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histosol

[ his-tuh-sawl, -sol ]

noun

  1. a worldwide soil type rich in organic matter, as peat, especially prevalent in wet, poorly drained areas.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of histosol1

First recorded in 1970–75; histo- + -sol

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