Allophanic

/ˌæloʊˈfænɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing allophane, or describing properties of the allophane mineral.

Etymology

Adjective form derived from 'allophane' with the suffix '-ic,' meaning 'of, relating to, or characterized by' the mineral allophane.

Kelly Says

Allophanic soils—particularly common in volcanic regions of New Zealand and Japan—have unusual water-holding properties that make them both blessing (good for agriculture) and curse (prone to landslides).

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