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soil-less — Ⅰ. soil [1] ► NOUN 1) the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, typically consisting of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. 2) the territory of a particular nation. DERIVATIVES soil less adjective. ORIGIN Old French, perhaps from… … English terms dictionary
soil|less — «SOYL lihs», adjective. without soil: »soilless cultivation of plants … Useful english dictionary
soil-less culture — Growing plants in nutrient solution without soil. Synonym: hydroponics … Glossary of Biotechnology
less — less·est; less·ness; let·ter·less; li·cense·less; lid·less; life·less; life·less·ly; life·less·ness; light·less; light·less·ness; limb·less; lime·less; lim·it·less; line·less; lint·less; lip·less; list·less; list·less·ly; list·less·ness;… … English syllables
Soil flora — and Soil fauna are terms used to describe the organisms that live within soils. The flora is composed primarily of microorganisms such as bacteria, actinomycetes, algae and fungi (though some fungi are visible to the unaided eye). The fauna is… … Wikipedia
soil — Ⅰ. soil [1] ► NOUN 1) the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, typically consisting of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. 2) the territory of a particular nation. DERIVATIVES soil less adjective. ORIGIN Old French, perhaps from… … English terms dictionary
soil — as·soil; as·soil·ment; as·soil·zie; be·soil; de·soil; re·soil; soil·age; soil; soil·less; soil·ure; sub·soil·er; un·soil; sub·soil; … English syllables
Soil conditioner — A soil conditioner, also called a soil amendment, is a material added to soil to improve plant growth and health. The type of conditioner added depends on the current soil composition, climate, and the type of plant. Some soils lack nutrients… … Wikipedia
soil — soil1 noun 1》 the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of organic remains, clay, and rock particles. 2》 the territory of a particular nation. Derivatives soil less adjective Origin ME:… … English new terms dictionary
Soil science — is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and… … Wikipedia
