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Soil permeability

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_permeability)

Permeability in fluid mechanics and the earth sciences (commonly symbolized as K, or k) is a measure of the ability of a porous material (often, a rock or unconsolidated material) to allow fluids to pass through it. (Wikipedia)

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Soil properties
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Permeability (earth sciences)

Approved Date
11-Sep-2013

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