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fase gravosa

English translation: gravelly phase

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Spanish term or phrase:fase gravosa
English translation:gravelly phase
Entered by: Robert Carter

17:41 Feb 17, 2016
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geology / Mexico
Spanish term or phrase: fase gravosa
Vertisol pélico: Son suelos muy arcillosos, frecuentemente negros o gris oscuro, pegajosos cuando están húmedos y muy duros cuando secos. A veces son salinos, casi siempre muy fértiles, aunque presentan ciertos problemas para su manejo, ya que la dureza dificulta su labranza, con frecuencia presenta problema de inundación y de drenaje interno. Textura gruesa y fase gravosa. Este tipo de suelo es el que se encuentra en el sitio del proyecto.

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jmf
United States
Local time: 17:58
gravel phase
Explanation:
gravosa > adj. gravel
fase > phase

A phase is a form of matter that is homogeneous in chemical composition and physical state. Typical phases are solid, liquid and gas. Two immiscible liquids (or liquid mixtures with different compositions) separated by a distinct boundary are counted as two different phases, as are two immiscible solids.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_rule

The Lafayette consists mainly of gravel, sand, and a little clay. The gravel phase is mainly chert with small amounts of quartzite and limestone.
http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/KPS/goky/pages/gokych09.htm


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Note added at 26 mins (2016-02-17 18:08:37 GMT)
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(See phase, stratig.)
https://books.google.com.mx/books?id=yD79FqfECCYC&pg=PA486&l...

Phases and Facies in the Interpretation of Cyclic Deposits
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/Bulletins/169/Laporte/
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Robert Carter
Mexico
Local time: 15:58
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5gravel phase
Robert Carter
Summary of reference entries provided
USDA/NRCS Soil Survey Manual - Chapter Two
Thomas Walker

  

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gravel phase


Explanation:
gravosa > adj. gravel
fase > phase

A phase is a form of matter that is homogeneous in chemical composition and physical state. Typical phases are solid, liquid and gas. Two immiscible liquids (or liquid mixtures with different compositions) separated by a distinct boundary are counted as two different phases, as are two immiscible solids.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase_rule

The Lafayette consists mainly of gravel, sand, and a little clay. The gravel phase is mainly chert with small amounts of quartzite and limestone.
http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/KPS/goky/pages/gokych09.htm


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Note added at 26 mins (2016-02-17 18:08:37 GMT)
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(See phase, stratig.)
https://books.google.com.mx/books?id=yD79FqfECCYC&pg=PA486&l...

Phases and Facies in the Interpretation of Cyclic Deposits
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/Bulletins/169/Laporte/

Robert Carter
Mexico
Local time: 15:58
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
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Many thanks to all.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard: Though I'm not really sure what "phase" means - I don't think your Wikipedia definition fits this context. Could it mean size?
3 mins
  -> Thanks Phil, in this context I am assuming it means a distinct or homogeneous layer or facies, in this case of gravel.
agree  Luis Vasquez: I think your answer is just about right!
4 mins
  -> Thank you, Luis.
agree  Charles Davis: Since this refers to soil, I think the relevant def. of phase is "A utilitarian grouping of soils defined by soil or environmental features..." See rest here: https://books.google.es/books?id=yD79FqfECCYC&pg=PA486#v=one... (towards foot col. 2)
46 mins
  -> Yes, that's a more relevant definition in this context, thanks Charles.
agree  neilmac
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Neil.
agree  Thomas Walker: I think "gravelly phase" is probably more common in the context of soil science, Robert. See Reference posting below.
2 days 6 hrs
  -> Yes, Tom, you're right. At first I thought of "gravelish", but it just didn't sound right; gravelly never occurred to me! Thanks.
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Reference comments


2 days 6 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: USDA/NRCS Soil Survey Manual - Chapter Two

Reference information:
This is one of the main references for soil science & agricultural soil evaluation, at least in the US. The entire Manual is available free online, in chunks.

Example sentence(s):
  • Rock fragments at the surface and in the surface layer are commonly used as phase distinctions.
  • A slightly gravelly phase can be recognized for soils that are used for special purposes, such as growing turf.

    Reference: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail//?cid=nrcs14...
Thomas Walker
United States
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thank you so much for posting this!


Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Robert Carter: Good call, Tom.
1 day 3 mins
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