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field capacity

/ˈfiːld kəˌpæsɪti/

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/ˈfiːld kəˌpæsɪti/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий максимальное количество воды, которое почва может удерживать против силы тяжести после отвода избыточной воды; ключевое понятие в сельском хозяйстве и гидрологии.

A scientific term referring to the maximum amount of water that soil can retain against gravity after excess water has drained away, a key concept in agriculture and hydrology.

  1. Soil water contentC1formal

    The amount of water held in soil after excess water has drained away and the rate of downward movement has decreased, typically measured 2-3 days after rain or irrigation.

    ruВлажность почвы

    • Farmers monitor field capacity to determine when to irrigate crops.
    • Sandy soils have a lower field capacity than clay soils.
    • Irrigation should be applied when soil moisture drops below field capacity.