chresard

[kres-erd]

noun

the water in soil that is available to plants for absorption.

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British Dictionary definitions for chresard

chresard

noun

the amount of water present in the soil that is available to plants

Word Origin for chresard

C20: from Greek khrēsis use (from khrēsthai to use) + ardein to water

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