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1. An [[inorganic]] soil [[amendment]] formed by expanding clay at high temperatures (calcining), and used to alter soil strength by affecting its ability to retain moisture.<br><br>
1. An [[inorganic]] soil [[amendment]] formed by expanding clay at high temperatures (calcining), and used to alter soil strength by affecting its ability to retain moisture.<br><br>
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http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/h202/labs/lab7/calcinedclay-b.jpg<br><br>
http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/h202/labs/lab7/calcinedclay-b.jpg<br><br>
Calcined clay grains.<br>  
Calcined clay grains.<br>  
Source: http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu<br><br>
Source: http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/h202/labs/lab7/inorganic.html<br><br>

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1. An inorganic soil amendment formed by expanding clay at high temperatures (calcining), and used to alter soil strength by affecting its ability to retain moisture.

calcinedclay-b.jpg

Calcined clay grains.
Source: http://generalhorticulture.tamu.edu/h202/labs/lab7/inorganic.html