What is another word for saprolite?
Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪpɹəlˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Saprolite is a soil consisting of decomposed rock or minerals formed by chemical and biological weathering processes. The word saprolite is derived from the Greek words sapros meaning rotten and lithos meaning rock. Some synonyms for saprolite include decomposed rock, weathered rock, regolith, bauxite, laterite, and terra rosa. Decomposed rock refers to the weathered remains of rocks that have been exposed to physical and chemical weathering. Regolith is a layer of loose, heterogeneous material covering solid rock. Bauxite and laterite are types of soils formed by the enrichment of aluminum and iron respectively. Terra rosa is a soil formed from decomposed limestone. These terms are used interchangeably in the geology and soil science field.
