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A horizon
[ eyhuh-rahy-zuhn ]
/ ËeÉȘ hÉËraÉȘ zÉn /
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noun Geology.
the topsoil in a soil profile.
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Also called zone of leaching .
Origin of A horizon
First recorded in 1935â40
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A horizon
noun
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Scientific definitions for A horizon
A horizon
In ABC soil, the uppermost, darkest zone that is rich in organic matter. The upper section of the A horizon usually contains humus along with plant and animal matter in varying stages of decay. The middle section usually contains a high concentration of quartz or other minerals that remain following the leaching away of clay, iron, and aluminum. The lower section is typically transitional in nature between the A horizon and the B horizon. Also called zone of leaching
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