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zone of weathering
The superficial layer of the Earth's crust above the water table that is subjected to the destructive agents of the atmosphere and in which soils develop. Compare: zone of cementation
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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