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HORIZONTE B [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

Part of a soil profile below the A horizon; usually illuvial.

DEF

The soil layer between A horizon and C horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Horizon majeur ou diagnostique, compris entre les horizons A et C, dans lequel la structure de la roche n'est plus visible.

Spanish

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

Horizonte comprendido entre el A y el C, enriquecido por iluviación de elementos finos o amorfos.

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