Marly (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The region's fertile marly soil was perfect for cultivating crops like tobacco and grapes.
- Geologists have been studying the unique properties of marly sediment in this coastal area for years.
- Due to the abundance of calcium carbonate in the water, the marly lake's water has healing properties.
- A marly patch of soil on the slope led to landslides every time heavy rain hit the area.
- Historians suggest the Romans preferred marly soils when constructing roads because of its compactable properties.