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Physical Phenomena > Geological Phenomena > Soil > Clay
Biological Phenomena > Ecological and Environmental Phenomena > Environment > Soil > Clay
Environment and Public Health > Environment > Soil > Clay
Complex Mixtures > Soil > Clay

Preferred term

Clay  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A naturally-occurring rock or soil constituent characterized by particles with a diameter of less than 0.005 mm. It is composed primarily of hydrous aluminum silicates, trace amounts of metal OXIDES, and organic matter.

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Entry terms

  • 1302-87-0 (Clay)
  • T1FAD4SS2M

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In other languages

  • Argile

    French

  • 1302-87-0 (Clay)
  • T1FAD4SS2M

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XZ0J1CJ2-M

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