alkali soils

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soil located in arid regions which contains minerals
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
alkali soils

    Hyphenation

    al·ka·li soils

    Turkish pronunciation

    älkılay soylz

    Pronunciation

    /ˈalkəˌlī ˈsoilz/ /ˈælkəˌlaɪ ˈsɔɪlz/
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