A horizon


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A horizon

n.
In ABC soil, the uppermost, darkest zone that is rich in organic matter. Also called zone of eluviation, zone of leaching.
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A horizon

n
(Physical Geography) the top layer of a soil profile, usually dark-coloured and containing humus and from which soluble salts may have been leached. See B horizon, C horizon
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A horizon


n.
the topsoil in a soil profile.
[1935–40]
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Noun1.A horizon - the top layer of a soil profileA horizon - the top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus
A-horizon
humus - partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
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