ec·hard ( k härd )n. Soil water not available for absorption by plants. [From Greek ekhein, to hold back; see segh- in Indo-European roots + ardeia, irrigation (from ardein, to irrigate).] |
echard [ˈɛkɑːd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) water that is present in the soil but cannot be absorbed or otherwise utilized by plants
[from Greek ekhein to hold back + ardein to water]
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