Definition of C horizon

1. Noun. Beneath the B-horizon and above the bedrock; consisting of weathered rock.

Exact synonyms: C-horizon
Generic synonyms: Soil Horizon

Lexicographical Neighbors of C Horizon

C and W
C banding
C battery
C carbohydrate antigen
C cell
C chain
C clef
C clefs
C compiler
C factors
C fiber
C fibers
C fibres
C gene
C group viruses
C horizon (current term)
C instrument
C instruments
C major
C minor
C of A
C of E
C polysaccharide
C program
C protein
C region
C sharp
C sliding osteotomy
C subfibre
C type lectin

Literary usage of C horizon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Reports by Missouri Division of Geological Survey and Water Resources, Missouri Bureau of Geology and Mines (1894)
"Sur. Illinois, vol. VI, p. 342, pi. xA, figs. 12a-c. Horizon and localities—Lower Carboniferous, Keokuk limestone: Boonville. ..."

2. Proceedings for the Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference by M. Boya Edwards (2001)
"A preliminary soil survey revealed that depth to the unaltered, unconsolidated geologic material (C horizon) varied randomly within the study area, ..."

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