edaphic

[ ih-daf-ik ]

adjective
  1. related to or caused by particular soil conditions, as of texture or drainage, rather than by physiographic or climatic factors.

Origin of edaphic

1
<German edaphisch (1898); see edaphon, -ic

Other words from edaphic

  • e·daph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for edaphic

edaphic

/ (ɪˈdæfɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the physical and chemical conditions of the soil, esp in relation to the plant and animal life it supports: Compare biotic (def. 2)

Origin of edaphic

1
C20: from Greek edaphos bottom, soil

Derived forms of edaphic

  • edaphically, adverb

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Scientific definitions for edaphic

edaphic

[ ĭ-dăfĭk ]


  1. Relating to soil, especially as it affects living organisms. Edaphic characteristics include such factors as water content, acidity, aeration, and the availability of nutrients.

  2. Influenced by factors inherent in the soil rather than by climatic factors.

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