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Saprolite

Noun

Definition: Weathered and decomposed rock or soil material that still retains its original structure and composition.

Example sentence: The excavation revealed a layer of saprolite, indicating that the area had experienced significant weathering over time.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of saprolite.

Example sentence: The miner found it challenging to extract the valuable minerals from the saprolite rock due to its hardness.

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