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spodic horizon
A mineral soil horizon that is characterized by the illuvial accumulation of amorphous materials composed of aluminum and organic carbon with or without iron. The spodic horizon has a certain minimum thickness, and a minimum quantity of extractable carbon plus iron plus aluminum in relation to its content of clay.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Ciencias de la Tierra
- Categoría: Ciencia del suelo
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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Creador
- Bob Adams
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