Clay [jíl]

topical
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Terms

halloysit

 

Halloysite

Definition

A naturally-occurring rock or soil constituent characterized by particles with a diameter of less than 0.005 mm. It is composed primarily of hydrous aluminum silicates, trace amounts of metal OXIDES, and organic matter.

DUI
D000077215 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0058255
History note
2019 (1976)
Public note
2019; CLAY was indexed under ALUMINUM SILICATES 1976-2018

D Chemicals and Drugs
D20.721 Soil 732
D20.721.250 Clay 12
D20.721.500 Humic Substances 88
D20.721.750 Sand 7

G Phenomena and Processes
G01.311.820 Soil 732
G01.311.820.250 Clay 12
G01.311.820.500 Permafrost 4
G01.311.820.750 Sand 7
G16.500.275 Environment 1 631
G16.500.275.815 Soil 732
G16.500.275.815.250 Clay 12
G16.500.275.815.500 Permafrost 4
G16.500.275.815.750 Sand 7

N Health Care
N06.230 Environment 1 631
N06.230.600 Soil 732
N06.230.600.250 Clay 12
N06.230.600.500 Permafrost 4
N06.230.600.750 Sand 7