Thesaurus Term/Concept: PEAT
| Identifier | 142922 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Material consisting of at least 90% organic matter by dry weight. Formed from plant material under damp, wet or acid conditions where the rate of accumulation is greater than the rate of decay. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | PEAT (Early Neolithic to Modern - 4000 BC to 2050 AD) |
| Find Type | PEAT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD) |
| Find Type | PEAT (Undated) |