hydromorphic
/ˌhaɪdrəˈmɔrfɪk/
adjective
- Describing soil that is formed or developed under conditions of excess water, such as in wetlands.
- The hydromorphic properties of the land made it ideal for rice cultivation.
- Farmers avoid planting crops in hydromorphic areas because the soil is too wet.
- Hydromorphic soils are common in floodplains and marshes.
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