Kireçli

Kireçli is a Turkish adjective meaning containing lime or calcareous. The term derives from kireç, lime, with the adjectival suffix -li. In common usage it describes soils, rocks, and waters that have a significant calcium carbonate content, typically reflected in a higher pH.

In geology and soil science, kireçli refers to materials that contain substantial amounts of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Calcareous soils and rocks are often derived from limestone or chalk and tend to be alkaline, with pH values above neutral. The texture and composition influence characteristics such as nutrient availability, drainage, and the behavior of dissolved minerals. Calcareous formations are common in karst landscapes and in regions with extensive limestone bedrock.

Agriculture and horticulture consider kireçli soils to present specific challenges. The high calcium carbonate content can raise soil pH and reduce the solubility of micronutrients like iron, zinc, and manganese, potentially causing chlorosis in sensitive plants. Management often involves crop selection and practices suited to alkaline conditions, such as supplying tolerant cultivars and addressing micronutrient deficiencies through appropriate fertilization or foliar applications, rather than relying on liming, which is counterproductive in already calcareous soils.

In construction and material use, kireçli describes materials such as calcareous stones (for example limestone) and lime-based products. Lime mortar and plaster, made from calcitic binders, have historically been used in masonry and are valued for certain hydraulic properties and workability. Overall, kireçli denotes lime-rich characteristics across geology, soils, and related applications.