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Hemic material
Organic soil material at an intermediate degree of decomposition that contains 1/6 to 3/4 recognisable fibres (after rubbing) of undecomposed plant remains. Bulk density is usually very low, and water holding capacity very high.
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- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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