Residuum (geology)

Residuum is weathered rock that is not transported by erosion, contributing in time to the formation of soil. It is distinguished from other types of parent material in that it is composed solely of mineral, not organic, material, and it remains in place rather than being moved by the action of wind, water, or gravity.

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