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Concept information
Preferred term
mineral soils
Type
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Topic
Definition
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A soil consisting predominantly of, and having its properties determined predominantly by inorganic matter. Usually containing less than 20 percent organic matter but sometimes containing an organic surface layer up to 30 centimeters thick.
Broader concept
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24688
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