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NALT Full

Preferred term

soil aggregates

Type

Topic

Definition

Soil aggregates are groups of soil particles that bind to each other more strongly than to adjacent particles. The space between the aggregates provide pore space for retention and exchange of air and water.
Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

soil structural units

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

soil aggregation

Synonyms

aggregates (soil)
macroaggregates (soil)

In other languages

agregados del suelo

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5150

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