Soil

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010972",
  "term": "Soil",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the Earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants. It is composed of weathered rock particles, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms. Soil provides physical support, nutrients, and water for plant life, and its composition varies significantly based on geological and environmental factors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 946 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/soil/"
}