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organic soil [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geochemistry
DEF

Soil consisting mainly of organic matter, such as peat or muck.

OBS

In contrast to peat ... the matter is more highly decomposed and has lost its botanical identity ... is humidified and blackish.

OBS

[For example:] Histosol.

OBS

organic soil: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géochimie
DEF

Sol contenant une forte teneur en matière organique.

OBS

sol organique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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

Suelo formado en su mayor parte por materia orgánica.

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