TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
PODZOLIC B [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ferro-humic podzol
1, record 1, English, ferro%2Dhumic%20podzol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FHP 2, record 1, English, FHP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ferro-humic podzol(FHP). These soils have a dark-colored [brown] podzolic B horizon with a high content of organic [carbon] and an appreciable amount of extractable [iron] and [aluminum]. 2, record 1, English, - ferro%2Dhumic%20podzol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ferro-humic podzols are one of the "great groups" in the Canadian System of Soil Classification. 3, record 1, English, - ferro%2Dhumic%20podzol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ferro-humic podzol; FHP: designations used in the Canadian System of Soil Classification. 3, record 1, English, - ferro%2Dhumic%20podzol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ferrohumic podzol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- podzol ferro-humique
1, record 1, French, podzol%20ferro%2Dhumique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PFH 2, record 1, French, PFH
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Podzol ferro-humique (PFH). Ces sols ont un horizon B [brun] podzolique de couleur foncée dont la teneur en [carbone] organique est élevée et la quantité de [fer] et d'[aluminium] extractibles est appréciable. 2, record 1, French, - podzol%20ferro%2Dhumique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les podzols ferro-humiques constituent l'un des «grands groupes» dans le Système canadien de classification des sols. 3, record 1, French, - podzol%20ferro%2Dhumique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
podzol ferro-humique; PFH : désignations employées dans le Système canadien de classification des sols. 3, record 1, French, - podzol%20ferro%2Dhumique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- podzol ferrohumique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fragic 1, record 2, English, fragic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Bx or BCx horizon of high bulk density and consistency that is firm and brittle when moist, and hard to extremely hard when dry. Commonly it has bleached fracture planes separating very coarse prismatic units, and frequently the secondary structure is platy. Usually the fragic horizon is similar in color to the parent material but differs from it in structure, consistency, and bulk density. Air-dried clods slake when immersed in water. The upper boundary is usually abrupt and clear but the lower boundary is diffuse. The fragic horizon does not meet the criteria of a podzolic B horizon but may meet those of a Bt(Btx) horizon. 1, record 2, English, - fragic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fragique 1, record 2, French, fragique
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme désignant un horizon Bx ou BCx d'une densité apparente élevée et dont la consistance est ferme et fragile à l'état humide et varie de dure à extrêmement dure à l'état sec. D'ordinaire, des surfaces de clivage décolorées séparent les agrégats prismatiques très grossiers et la structure secondaire en est lamellaire. L'horizon fragique est d'ordinaire d'une couleur semblable à celle du matériau originel mais en diffère en termes de la structure, de la consistance et de la densité apparente. Les mottes séchées à l'air s'émiettent lorsqu'elles sont trempées d'eau. La limite supérieure est généralement abrupte et nette et la limite inférieure, diffuse. L'horizon fragique ne répond pas aux critères d'un horizon B podzolique mais il peut répondre à ceux d'un horizon Bt (Btx). 1, record 2, French, - fragique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- podzolic
1, record 3, English, podzolic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An order of soils having podzolic B horizons... in which amorphous combinations of organic matter(dominantly fulvic acid), Al, and usually Fe are accumulated. 1, record 3, English, - podzolic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- podzolique
1, record 3, French, podzolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordre de sols ayant des horizons B podzoliques [...] dans lesquels sont accumulés, en associations amorphes, des matières organiques (principalement acides fulviques), de l'Al et généralement du Fe. [...] 1, record 3, French, - podzolique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission canadienne de pédologie, Direction de la recherche, Ministère de l'Agriculture du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - podzolique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-06-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- podzolic B 1, record 4, English, podzolic%20B
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consists of one or more of Bf, Bhf, and Bh. 1, record 4, English, - podzolic%20B
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- B podzolique 1, record 4, French, B%20podzolique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formé d'un ou de plusieurs des horizons Bf, Bhf et Bh. 1, record 4, French, - B%20podzolique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-06-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Bc horizon that is strongly cemented and usually has an abrupt upper boundary and a diffuse lower boundary. Cementation is usually strongest near the upper boundary. Ordinarily the color is similar to that of the parent material and the structure is amorphous or coarse platy. Air-dried clods do not slake when immersed in water. The duric horizon does not meet the requirements of a podzolic B horizon but may meet those of a Bt horizon. 1, record 5, English, - duric
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- durique 1, record 5, French, durique
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme désignant un horizon Bc fortement cimenté, dont la limite supérieure est habituellement abrupte et la limite inférieure, diffuse. La cimentation est généralement au plus fort près de la limite supérieure. D'ordinaire, cet horizon est d'une couleur semblable à celle du matériau originel et d'une structure amorphe ou lamellaire grossière. Les mottes séchées à l'air ne s'émiettent pas lorsqu'elles sont trempées d'eau. L'horizon durique ne répond pas aux critères d'un horizon B podzolique mais il peut répondre à ceux d'un horizon Bt. 1, record 5, French, - durique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


