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Etymology of the English word laterite

the English word laterite
using the Latin suffix -ite
derived from the Latin word later (brick; brickwork, bricks)

Date

The earliest known usage of laterite in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

laterization, latosol

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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