marl in French
marl in French is marne, marner — marl means a soil-like mixture of clay and lime, sometimes with sand, in varying proportions.
marl in French
marne
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.
marner
What does "marl" mean?
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noun A soil-like mixture of clay and lime, sometimes with sand, in varying proportions.
"Farmers once spread marl on fields to improve the soil."
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verb To cover ground with marl.
"They marled the field before planting."
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marl in a sentence
- Farmers once spread marl on fields to improve the soil.
- The cliff was made of soft grey marl.
- They marled the field before planting.
- Farmers would marl the heavy clay soil to make it more fertile.
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What is "marl" in French?
"marl" in French is marne, marner. marl means: A soil-like mixture of clay and lime, sometimes with sand, in varying proportions.
How do you use "marl" in a sentence?
Example: "Farmers once spread marl on fields to improve the soil." In French, "marl" is marne, marner.
Are there other ways to say "marl" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "marl": marne, marner.
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