Atterberg limit en · NOUN
Etymology
Devised in 1911 by Swedish chemist and agronomist Albert Atterberg.
Meanings
- Any of three basic measures of the critical water contents of a fine-grained soil: its shrinkage limit, plastic limit, and liquid limit.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atterberg limits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |