alkali soils

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Definition von alkali soils im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

soil located in arid regions which contains minerals

Relevante Übersetzungen

alkali soil

Any one of various soils found in arid and semiarid regions, containing an unusual amount of soluble mineral salts which effloresce in the form of a powder or crust (usually white) in dry weather following rains or irrigation

alkali soil

Black alkali is so called because water containing it dissolves humus, forming a dark-colored solution which, when it collects in puddles and evaporates, produces characteristic black spots

alkali soil

The basis of these salts is mainly soda with a smaller amount of potash, and usually a little lime and magnesia

alkali soil

Two main classes of alkali are commonly distinguished: black alkali, which may be any alkaline carbonate, but which practically consists of sodium carbonate (sal soda), which is highly corrosive and destructive to vegetation; and white alkali, characterized by the presence of sodium sulphate (Glauber's salt), which is less injurious to vegetation

Silbentrennung

al·ka·li soils

Türkische aussprache

älkılay soylz

Aussprache

/ˈalkəˌlī ˈsoilz/ /ˈælkəˌlaɪ ˈsɔɪlz/