Marl: meaning, definitions and examples

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marl

 

[ mษ‘หrl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology material

Marl is a type of sedimentary rock that is made up of a mixture of clay and calcium carbonate. It often occurs in marine environments and can form from the accumulation of shells, clay, and other organic materials. Marl is typically soft and crumbly, which makes it easy to mine and use in various applications, including fertilizers and as a natural soil amendment. Moreover, marl can also be used in the production of cement.

Synonyms

clay, lime clay, sedimentary product.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer added marl to the fields to improve soil quality.
  • Marl deposits can often be found in areas that were once underwater.
  • The construction project required marl for its durability.

Translations

Translations of the word "marl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marl

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ะณะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒผใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marnes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅ็ฐๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marga

Etymology

The word 'marl' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'mearle', which referred to a type of earthy material rich in calcium carbonate. The use of the term has evolved over time, gaining a specific geological context by the late 16th century. It was historically significant in agriculture and land management, especially in regions where soil quality was poor. Marl was valued for its ability to improve soil fertility and structure when mixed into agricultural land. The geological study of marls has contributed to our understanding of sedimentology and paleoenvironmental conditions from ancient times.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,780, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.