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soil water characteristic or characteristic curve
The relationship between the soil-water content (by mass or volume) and the soil-water matric potential. Also called the water retention curve or isotherm, and the water release curve.
- Part of Speech: noun
 - Industry/Domain: Earth science
 - Category: Soil science
 - Company: Soil Science Society of America
 
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- Bob Adams
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