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MELANIZATION [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The darkening of light-colored mineral initial unconsolidated materials by admixture of organic matter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Altération de la couleur du sol qui devient plus foncée suite à l'apport de matières organiques.

Spanish

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