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Definition of laterization in English:

laterization

Pronunciation /ˌlatərʌɪˈzeɪʃn/

noun

Geology Soil Science

  • The formation of laterite and lateritic soils; the weathering or soil-forming process that results in this.

Origin

Late 19th century. Apparently an alteration of lateritization with omission of the third syllable, perhaps after laterized.