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gilgai soil

/ˈɡɪlɡaɪ sɔɪl/

Tradução: Tipo de solo encontrado em regiões semiáridas da Austrália, caracterizado por um padrão repetido de pequenas depressões e montículos, geralmente associado a solos argilosos com fendilhamento.

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/ˈɡɪlɡaɪ sɔɪl/C1formalaustralianscientific
  • ptTipo de solo encontrado em regiões semiáridas da Austrália, caracterizado por um padrão repetido de pequenas depressões e montículos, geralmente associado a solos argilosos com fendilhamento.

A type of soil found in Australia, characterized by a distinctive pattern of small depressions and mounds, often associated with cracking clay soils in semi-arid regions.

  1. Self-mulching clay soilC2formalaustralian

    A type of heavy clay soil found in Australia, characterized by a distinctive pattern of small mounds and depressions formed by repeated swelling and shrinking due to wetting and drying cycles.

    ptSolo argiloso auto-mulching

    • The farmer had to manage the gilgai soil carefully to avoid waterlogging in the depressions.
    • Gilgai soil creates a unique microrelief that affects local plant distribution.
    • The formation of gilgai soil is a result of the high clay content and seasonal rainfall.