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laterite [Brit ˈlatərʌɪt, Am ˈlædəˌraɪt] N

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Granite and laterite are quarried, red ochre is worked, and silk and cotton fabrics, bell-metal vessels and perfumes are among the principal manufactures. en.wikipedia.org

Plateaux created from the sediment deposits are superimposed by laterite formations not subject to erosion. en.wikipedia.org

The word laterite has been used for variably cemented, sesquioxide-rich soil horizons. en.wikipedia.org

This species is sometimes found on sand over laterite. en.wikipedia.org

Bauxite is a variety of laterite (residual sedimentary rock), so it has no precise chemical formula. en.wikipedia.org

The rusty red colour of the laterite clay is due to its high iron oxide content. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, it has been used to describe some forms of quartzite, bauxite, kaolinite, laterite, chalcedony, opal, and soda niter. en.wikipedia.org

While some of the older temples were built of laterite the area has numerous brick built temples, some with exquisite terracotta carvings. en.wikipedia.org

Another method for phosphorus removal is to use granular laterite. en.wikipedia.org

Wild creepers burst through laterite banks and spill across the flooded roads. en.wikipedia.org

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