edaphic
[ ih-daf-ik ]
/ ɪˈdæf ɪk /
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adjective
related to or caused by particular soil conditions, as of texture or drainage, rather than by physiographic or climatic factors.
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e·daph·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby edaphic
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In every instance the groves are limited to a rocky clay soil, and edaphic factors obviously are of major importance.
British Dictionary definitions for edaphic
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 supportsCompare biotic (def. 2)
Derived forms of edaphic
edaphically, adverbWord Origin for edaphic
C20: from Greek edaphos bottom, soil
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Scientific definitions for edaphic
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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