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sandy clay loam [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

[A] soil material that contains 20 to 35% clay, less than 28% silt, and 45% or more sand.

OBS

A soil textural class.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Matériau du sol contenant de 20 à 35 % d'argile, moins de 28 % de limon et 45 % ou plus de sable.

OBS

Classe de texture des sols.

Key term(s)
  • loam argilo-sableux

Spanish

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