Marl

[mɑ:l]

Definition

(noun.) a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.

Edited by Erna--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cover, as part of a rope, with marline, marking a pecular hitch at each turn to prevent unwinding.

(n.) A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and sand, in very varivble proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. See Greensand.

(n.) To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field.

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Definition

n. a fat earth or clay often used as manure.—v.t. to cover with marl.—adj. Marlā′ceous having the qualities of marl: like marl.—n. Mar′lite a variety of marl.—adjs. Marlit′ic; Mar′ly like marl: abounding in marl.—n. Marl′stone argillaceous limestone.

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