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Earth science

Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.

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Earth science; Soil science

A term used to indicate the energy required to move an object a certain distance.

reference electrode

Earth science; Soil science

An electrode that maintains an invariant potential under the conditions prevailing in an electrochemical measurement and thereby permits measurement of the potential of an ...

soil management groups

Earth science; Soil science

Groups of taxonomic soil units with similar adaptations or management requirements for one or more specific purposes, such as: adapted crops or crop rotations, drainage practices, ...

thermal properties

Earth science; Soil science

Properties of a medium (soil) relative to heat content and heat transfer, such as thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and thermal diffusivity.

aseptic

Earth science; Soil science

Free from pathogenic or contaminating organisms.

pocosin

Earth science; Soil science

A swamp, usually containing organic soil, and partly or completely enclosed by a sandy rim. The Carolina Bays of the Southeastern USA.

fluorescent antibody

Earth science; Soil science

An antiserum conjugated with a fluorescent dye, (e.g., fluorescein or rhodamine). Fluorescent-labeled antiserum can be used to stain burred slides or other preparations and ...