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edaphic
[ ih-daf-ik ]
adjective
- related to or caused by particular soil conditions, as of texture or drainage, rather than by physiographic or climatic factors.
edaphic
/ ɪˈdæfɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to the physical and chemical conditions of the soil, esp in relation to the plant and animal life it supports Compare biotic
edaphic
/ ĭ-dăf′ĭk /
- Relating to soil, especially as it affects living organisms. Edaphic characteristics include such factors as water content, acidity, aeration, and the availability of nutrients.
- Influenced by factors inherent in the soil rather than by climatic factors.
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Derived Forms
- eˈdaphically, adverb
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Other Words From
- e·daphi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of edaphic1
C20: from Greek edaphos bottom, soil
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Example Sentences
In every instance the groves are limited to a rocky clay soil, and edaphic factors obviously are of major importance.
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