PEAT. 643 



der of peat : on drying, very compact. Transported 

 peat ; forming fluid bogs. 



G. Containing* bitumen. Bituminous peat. 



As long as the growth of the vegetables pro- 

 ceeds, the peat is perpetually renewed after re- 

 moval ; but the process, except in the case of 

 transported peat, ceases when the vegetating sur- 

 face is removed, unless it is renewed by nature 

 or by artificial means. 



