Definition

1. Noun:
   • Laterite: A type of iron-rich, reddish, and porous rock or soil that hardens upon exposure to air. It is commonly found in tropical regions and has been used traditionally as a building material.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ngôi nhà cũ được xây bằng đá ong. (The old house was built with laterite.)
  • Đá ong có màu đỏ nâu đặc trưng. (Laterite has a characteristic reddish-brown color.)

Advanced Usage

• "tường đá ong": laterite wall.
  • Họ bảo tồn bức tường đá ong cổ. (They preserved the ancient laterite wall.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đá ong hóa (n): lateritization (the process of forming laterite).

Synonyms

• Laterite: The direct geological term.
• Ironstone: A general term for iron-rich rock, though not a perfect synonym.

Related Concepts

• Lateritic soil: The soil type from which laterite rock forms.
• Building stone: A general category for construction rock, which includes laterite.

1. Laterite