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duricrust

dur·i·crust
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo r-i-kruhst, dyoo r-]
    • /ˈdʊər ɪˌkrʌst, ˈdyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo r-i-kruhst, dyoo r-]
    • /ˈdʊər ɪˌkrʌst, ˈdyʊər-/

Definitions of duricrust word

  • noun duricrust a hard crust that forms on or in soil in semiarid climates owing to cementation of soil particles. Compare caliche, hardpan (defs 1, 2). 1
  • noun duricrust A thin hard layer found near the surface in soil. 0

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Parts of speech for Duricrust

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duricrust popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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