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ferrihydrite
Fe5O7(OH)•4H2O. A dark reddish-brown, poorly crystalline iron oxide mineral that forms in wet soils. Occurs in concretions and placic horizons and often can be found in ditches and pipes that drain wet soils.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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- Bob Adams
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