echard

[ ek-hahrd ]
/ ˈɛkˌhɑrd /

noun

the water in soil that is not available for absorption by plants.
Compare chresard.

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British Dictionary definitions for echard

echard
/ (ˈɛkɑːd) /

noun

water that is present in the soil but cannot be absorbed or otherwise utilized by plants

Word Origin for echard

C20: from Greek ekhein to hold back + ardein to water