Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gault
noun
/ɡɔːlt/
Definition
A type of soil that is usually blue or gray in color, found in certain geographical areas.
Examples
- The farmer noticed that the gault soil held water, affecting his crop yields.
- In geology, gault is often studied for its unique properties.
- During the excavation, they discovered layers of gault beneath the topsoil.
Meaning
Gault refers to a specific layer of clay soil that can impact drainage and vegetation.
Synonyms
- Clay
- Loam
