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PEATY SOIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

Organic soil formed by the accumulation in wet areas of the partially decomposed remains of vegetation, and with less than 20 percent of mineral material.

OBS

[It contains] a large amount of peat; it is rich in humus and gives an acid reaction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
CONT

tourbeux : Qui contient de la tourbe. [P. ex. :] Terrains, sols tourbeux, très acides, cultivables après assainissement.

OBS

Contrairement au terme «sol» qui s'applique à un matériau, le terme «terrain» s'applique à un espace.

Spanish

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