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Glossary Soil / Term

Accumulation

The build-up or increase of one or more constituents in the soil at a given position as a result of translocation. The build-up may be a residue due to the translocation of material out of the horizon or may be due to an addition of material. Usually refers to soluble substances and clay particles.

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