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Record 1 2005-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

A soft, unconsolidated earthy deposit consisting of calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate, or both, and often shells, usually mixed with varying amounts of clay or other impurities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
DEF

Dépôt terreux, tendre et non consolidé, formé de carbonate de calcium ou de carbonate de magnésium, ou d'un mélange des deux, et souvent de coquillages, généralement mêlés à des quantités variables d'argile ou d'autres impuretés.

PHR

Marne schisteuse.

OBS

marne : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Geología
DEF

Roca sedimentaria consistente en arcilla que ha sido cementada por carbonato de calcio.

OBS

Las arcillas calcáreas contienen dos carbonatos; cuando su tenor en caliza pasa de 35% constituyen las margas.

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