Aggregate stability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-000165",
  "term": "Aggregate stability",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The ability of soil aggregates to resist degradation. An aggregate is many soil particles held together in a small mass. In a \"well-aggregated soil\" the aggregates and pores between them hold up well to forces such as rain, wind, and compaction.",
  "subject": "Fields of Study",
  "see_also": [
    "physical properties",
    "soil physical properties",
    "water stable soil aggregates",
    "soil aggregation",
    "soil surface sealing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Soil Health Glossary",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "estabilidad del agregado"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/aggregate-stability/"
}