Illuvial

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illuvial is a term used in geology and, above all, soil science and describes the natural enrichment of substances. This can be done by:

  • chemical precipitation of certain substances.
  • Retention of substances through mechanical processes.

In soil science , the soils formed by these processes are called illuvial soils .

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