podzolization

podzolization

podzolization (podsolization) An advanced stage of leaching, podzolization is the process of the removal of iron and aluminium compounds, humus, and clay minerals from the surface soil horizons by an organic leachate solution, and the deposition of some of these translocated materials in lower B horizons.

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podzolization

podzolization (podsolization) An advanced stage of leaching, podzolization is the process of removal of iron and aluminium compounds, humus, and clay minerals from the surface soil horizons by an organic leachate solution, and the deposition of some of these translocated materials in lower B horizons.

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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "podzolization." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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podzolization

podzolization(podsolization) An advanced stage of leaching, in which iron and aluminium compounds, humus, and clay minerals are removed from the surface soil horizons by an organic leachate solution, and some of these materials are translocated in lower B horizons.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "podzolization." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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