Greensand

Greensand

Greensand, s. Grünsand.


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  • greensand — [grēn′sand΄] n. a green, sandy deposit containing much glauconite …   English World dictionary

  • greensand — /ˈgrinsænd/ (say greensand) noun 1. a sandstone containing much glauconite, which gives it a greenish hue. 2. moulding sand, rich in organic matter, as used in a foundry …  

  • greensand marl — greensand marl, a variety of marl having a low content of calcium carbonate and high amounts of potash and phosphorus, used as a fertilizer and as a water softener …   Useful english dictionary

  • Greensand Ridge — The Greensand Ridge is the name given to the sandstone ridge running through Hampshire, Surrey and Kent.It is a part of a series of ridges running from west to east across the south east England. These ridges are the remains of the Wealden dome,… …   Wikipedia

  • Greensand Way — Infobox Hiking trail Name=Greensands Way Photo=YaldingTwyford0529.jpg Caption=Crossing the Medway The Twyford Bridge, Yalding, Kent Location=South Eastern England, United Kingdom Designation=UK National Trail Length=Convert|169|km|mi|0 Start/End… …   Wikipedia

  • greensand — noun Date: 1699 a sedimentary deposit that consists largely of dark greenish grains of glauconite often mingled with clay or sand …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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