TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

LUVISOL [1 record]

Record 1 2006-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
OBS

The mixed mineralogy, high nutrient content, and good drainage of these soils make them suitable for a wide range of agriculture, from grains to orchards to vineyards.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Sol ayant subi au cours de la pédogenèse une illuviation d'argile au sein d'un même matériau ne présentant pas de discontinuité lithologique (même rapport sable/limon).

CONT

Sol ayant un horizon argilique dont le taux de saturation en bases est d'au moins 50 p. cent dans la partie inférieure de l'horizon B [...]

OBS

Les luvisols sont très souvent des terres riches pour les cultures.

Spanish

Save record 1

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: