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Caliche Definition & Meaning

caliche
noun
  1. crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium- carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
  2. nitrate-bearing rock or gravel of the sodium nitrate deposits of Chile and Peru

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Frequently asked questions

What does caliche mean?
crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium- carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions nitrate-bearing rock or gravel of the sodium nitrate deposits of Chile and Peru
What part of speech is caliche?
Caliche is a noun.
How many definitions does caliche have?
Caliche has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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