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zone of accumulation

noun

B horizon.

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Also called zone of illuviation.

Words nearby zone of accumulation

zonation, Zond, zone, zone defense, zone melting, zone of accumulation, zone of avoidance, zone of fire, zone of illuviation, zone of interior, zone of leaching
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Scientific definitions for zone of accumulation

zone of accumulation

See B horizon.
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