Meaning Of The Word Caliche

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What's The Definition Of Caliche?

caliche in American English
a hardened conglomeration of gravel, rock, and soil that contains sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, etc., found mainly in arid regions of Chile and Argentina
noun: a surface deposit consisting of sand or clay impregnated with crystalline salts such as sodium nitrate or sodium chloride

caliche in British English
noun: a bed of sand or clay in arid regions cemented by calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, and other soluble minerals

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