La retenció
Example: La retenció d'aigua al sòl és essencial per a les plantes.
Definition
"La retenció" refers to the act or process of retaining or holding something, such as water in soil, which is essential for plants. It involves the ability to keep or hold back substances or materials in a specific place for a period of time.
Etymology
The word "la retenció" comes from the Latin 'retentio,' meaning 'a holding back.' It is formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'back' and the verb 'tenere,' meaning 'to hold.' Did you know that this concept of holding back or retaining has been used in various contexts, from legal matters to physical processes like water retention?
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"La retenció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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