alkali soils

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Definition of alkali soils in English English dictionary: 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

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al·ka·li soils

älkılay soylz

/ˈalkəˌlī ˈsoilz/ /ˈælkəˌlaɪ ˈsɔɪlz/

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