soil physics

noun

The sub-discipline of soil science that studies the physical properties of the soil, with particular emphasis on soil moisture potential, water movement and solute transport.

Meanings

nounsoil physics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe sub-discipline of soil science that studies the physical properties of the soil, with particular emphasis on soil moisture potential, water movement and solute transport.

Translations

Finnish maaperäfysiikka
  • maaperäfysiikkathe sub-discipline of soil science that studies the physical properties of the soil
Irish ithirfhisic
  • ithirfhisicthe sub-discipline of soil science that studies the physical properties of the soil
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APA

soil physics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soil%20physics

MLA

“soil physics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soil%20physics. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “soil physics,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soil%20physics.

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