echard
[ ek-hahrd ]
/ ˈɛkˌhɑrd /
noun
the water in soil that is not available for absorption by plants.
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chresard.
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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