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Soil science
That science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
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Soil science
thermocouple
Earth science; Soil science
A device consisting of two junctions of dissimilar metals which response to temperature differences between the two junctions.
fen
Earth science; Soil science
A peat accumulating wetland that receives some drainage from surrounding mineral soils and usually supports marsh-like vegetation. These areas are richer in nutrients and less acidic than bogs. The ...
apparent specific gravity
Earth science; Soil science
A term formerly used to designate the ratio of the mass per unit bulk volume of soil and water.
eluvial horizon
Earth science; Soil science
A soil horizon that has been formed by the process of eluviation.
sticky point
Earth science; Soil science
(i) A condition of consistency at which the soil barely fails to stick to a foreign object. (ii) Specifically and numerically, the water mass content of a well-mixed kneaded soil that barely fails ...
associative symbiosis
Earth science; Soil science
A close but relatively casual interaction between two dissimilar organisms or biological systems. The association may be mutually beneficial but is not required to accomplish specific functions.
