Meaning of the word marl in English

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marl

US /mɑːrl/
UK /mɑːrl/

Noun

1.

a type of rock or soil with very fine grains, often used as a fertilizer (= a substance spread on soil to make plants grow well):

Example:
Higher slopes reveal widening seams of calcareous marl.
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