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Mineral soil
A soil consisting predominantly of, and having its properties determined predominantly by, mineral matter. Usually contains <200 g kg-1organic carbon (< 120-180 g kg-1 if saturated with water), but may contain an organic surface layer up to 30 cm thick.
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- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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