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CUTAN [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

A modification of the texture, structure, or fabric at natural surfaces in soil materials due to concentration of particular soil constituents or in situ modification of the matrix.

OBS

Cutans may be composed of any of the component substances of the soil material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Matériau de texture, de structure ou de fabrique modifiée, situé sur les surfaces naturelles des matériaux du sol et résultant de la concentration de certains composants du sol, ou de la modification sur place de la matrice.

OBS

Les cutanes peuvent se composer de toute substance que comporte le matériau du sol.

Spanish

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