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crumb structure — noun Etymology: translation of German krümelstruktur : a soil condition suitable for farming in which the soil particles are aggregated into crumbs … Useful english dictionary
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Humus — (Origin: 1790–1800; < Latin : earth, ground [ humus. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 23 Sep. 2008. .] ) is the organic material in soil lending it a dark brown or black colouration. In soil science, humus refers to any… … Wikipedia
Soil conditioner — A soil conditioner, also called a soil amendment, is a material added to soil to improve plant growth and health. The type of conditioner added depends on the current soil composition, climate, and the type of plant. Some soils lack nutrients… … Wikipedia
Heliciculture — (snail farming) is the process of farming or raising snails.HistoryRoasted snail shells have been found in archaeological excavations, an indication that snails have been eaten since prehistoric times [ [http://watarts.uwaterloo.ca/… … Wikipedia
Soil pH — is the pH of soil water. It is based on the measurement of pH, which depends on the activity of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.There are many different methods to collect soil water, all which influence the measured soil pH in one way or… … Wikipedia
Agriculture in the United Kingdom — A combine harvester in Scotland Agriculture in the United Kingdom uses around 71% of the country s land area and contributes about 0.6% of its gross value added. The UK produces less than 60% of the food it eats and the industry s share of the… … Wikipedia
List of Washington & Jefferson College buildings — Old Main in the 1930s or 1940s Washington Jefferson College is a private liberal arts college in Washington, Pennsylvania, which is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The college traces its origin to three log cabin colleges in… … Wikipedia
baking — Process of cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven. Baked products include bread, cookies, pies, and pastries. Ingredients used in baking include flour, water, leavening agents (baker s yeast, baking soda, baking powder), shortening (fats,… … Universalium
