The soil quality
Example: Soil quality measures ability of soil to support plant growth
Definition
"The soil quality" refers to the measure of how well soil can support plant growth by providing essential nutrients, water retention, and a suitable structure for roots. It indicates the soil's health and its capacity to sustain agricultural productivity and ecosystem functions.
Etymology
The phrase "the soil quality" combines "soil," derived from Old English 'sol' meaning ground or earth, and "quality," from Latin 'qualitas,' meaning nature or property. It reflects the concept of the inherent characteristics of soil that determine its usefulness for growing plants.
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"The soil quality" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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