laterite
Definitions
A reddish-brown soil or rock rich in iron and aluminum oxides, formed in tropical regions by intense weathering.
A building material made from laterite, often cut into blocks that harden when exposed to air.
Examples
The path was covered in red laterite.
Laterite is common in tropical regions.
Synonyms
ferruginous soil red earth tropical soil weathered rock iron-rich clay oxisol