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Record 1 2012-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

A soil structure characterized by particles smaller than 10 mm, with rectangular and flattened faces and sharply angular vertices. The soil particles are arranged around a point and bounded by flat or rounded surfaces.

OBS

According to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Structure du sol caractérisée par des particules polyédriques plus petites que 1 cm, disposées autour d'un point et délimitées par des surfaces planes ou arrondies.

OBS

Selon la classification des sols en France, le grumeau a la même grosseur et forme. Cette classification prend cependant en considération la porosité des particules.

Spanish

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