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Preferred term

matrix potential

Definition

  • (Matric potential) When water is in contact with solid particles (e.g., clay or sand particles within soil), adhesive intermolecular forces between the water and the solid can be large and important

Broader concept

Note

  • [controlled by ] Leca Stefan 14.06.2013" , "[source of definition ] wikipedia

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/21221

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