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mineral soils

Definition:
A soil consisting predominantly of, and having its properties determined predominantly by inorganic matter. Usually containing less than 20 percent organic matter but sometimes containing an organic surface layer up to 30 centimeters thick.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24688
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2014-11-13