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field capacity

/ˈfiːld kəˌpæsɪti/

Tradução: Termo científico que designa a quantidade máxima de água que o solo pode reter contra a força da gravidade após a drenagem do excesso de água; conceito central na agricultura e na hidrologia.

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/ˈfiːld kəˌpæsɪti/C1formalscientific
  • ptTermo científico que designa a quantidade máxima de água que o solo pode reter contra a força da gravidade após a drenagem do excesso de água; conceito central na agricultura e na hidrologia.

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.

    ptCapacidade de campo

    • 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.