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CALCIC HORIZON [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Soil Science
DEF

A horizon of secondary carbonate accumulation more than 6 inches in thickness, with a [carbonate of calcium] equivalent of more than 15 per cent and at least 5 per cent more [carbonate of calcium] than the C horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Science du sol
DEF

Horizon formé par enrichissement secondaire en carbonate de Ca et Mg, ayant une épaisseur minimum de 6 pouces (15,24 cm), une teneur en équivalent carbonate de calcium supérieure à 15 %.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geoquímica
  • Ciencia del suelo
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