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laterite

a product of rock weathering in wet tropical climate
Thing general Q622845
laterite
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laterite

Summary

laterite has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • laterite is a type of regolith[2].
  • laterite's Commons category is recorded as Laterite[3].
  • laterite's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Laterite[4].
  • laterite's Commons gallery is recorded as Laterite[5].
  • laterite's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[6].
  • laterite's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[7].
  • laterite's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[8].

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Definition and Type

laterite is a type of regolith[2].

Why It Matters

laterite has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] laterite is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 1NIAvY
    Subclass of → regolith
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Aliases → —
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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