soil moisture deficit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The amount of water needed to bring the soil back to full capacity. The deficit occurs in periods of prolonged drought in areas that usually have normal rainfall.

Word forms

soil moisture deficit soil moisture deficits

Synonyms

SMD
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