B horizon
| Dictionary: B horizon |
n.
In ABC soil, the second and middle zone, characterized by an accumulation of soluble or suspended organic material, clay, iron, or aluminum. Also called zone of accumulation, zone of illuviation.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
immediately below the A-horizon; contains deposits of organic matter leached from surface soils
Synonym: B-horizon
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 | subsoil (geology) |
| illuviation |
| solonetz |
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- subsoil (geology)
- illuviation
- solonetz
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