moist soil

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• moist — [ mɔıst ] adjective 1. ) slightly wet: These plants do best in fertile, moist soil. moist apple cake warm, moist air Her skin felt moist. a ) used about eyes that are slightly wet with tears: Her eyes were red and moist. 2. ) used about a region… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Soil test — In agriculture, a soil test is the analysis of a soil sample to determine nutrient content, composition and other characteristics, including contaminants. Tests are usually performed to measure fertility and indicate deficiencies that need to be… …   Wikipedia

• moist — UK [mɔɪst] / US adjective Word forms moist : adjective moist comparative moister superlative moistest slightly wet These plants do best in fertile, moist soil. moist apple cake Her skin felt moist. a) used about eyes that are slightly wet with… …   English dictionary

• Soil life — or soil biota is a collective term for all the organisms living within the soil.OverviewIn a balanced soil, plants grow in an active and vibrant environment. The mineral content of the soil and its physical structure are important for their well… …   Wikipedia

• moist — [mɔıst] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: moiste, from Latin mucidus wet and slippery , from mucus; MUCUS] slightly wet, especially in a way that is pleasant or suitable ▪ Make sure the soil is moist before planting the seeds. ▪ a rich …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• soil — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 earth ADJECTIVE ▪ deep ▪ shallow, thin ▪ fertile, good, rich ▪ infertile …   Collocations dictionary

• moist — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel, look ▪ Her skin felt moist and feverish. ▪ become, grow ▪ Beth s dark eyes grew moist as she kissed her son …   Collocations dictionary

• Soil seed bank — The soil seed bank is the collective name for the store of seeds, often dormant, which are stored within the soil of many terrestrial ecosystems. Background Soil seeds banks of particular taxa have been classified according to the longevity of… …   Wikipedia

• moist — [[t]mɔ͟ɪst[/t]] moister, moistest ADJ GRADED Something that is moist is slightly wet. Wipe off any excess make up with a clean, moist cotton flannel... The soil is reasonably moist after the September rain. Ant: dry …   English dictionary

• moist — adjective slightly wet but not too wet, especially in a way that seems pleasant or suitable: Make sure the soil is moist before planting the seeds. | a moist chocolate cake compare damp 1 (1) moistness noun (U) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Characterisation of pore space in soil — Soil is essential to most animals on the earth. It is a relatively thin crust where an even smaller portion contains much of the biological activity. Soil consists of three different phases. A solid phase (≈ 20%) that contains mainly minerals of… …   Wikipedia