hardpan

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hardpan A hardened soil horizon, usually found in the middle or lower parts of the profile, which may be indurated (see induration) or cemented by a variety of possible cementing materials. See also caliche; duricrust; and pan.

hardpan

views updated May 17 2018

hardpan A hardened soil horizon, usually found in the middle or lower parts of the profile, that may be indurated (see INDURATION) or cemented by a variety of possible cementing materials. See also CALICHE; DURICRUST; and PAN.

hardpan

views updated May 08 2018

hardpan Hardened soil horizon, usually found in the middle or lower parts of the profile, that may be indurated or cemented by a variety of possible cementing materials. See also CALICHE; DURICRUST; and PAN.