edaphic

[ ih-daf-ik ]
/ ɪˈdæf ɪk /

adjective

related to or caused by particular soil conditions, as of texture or drainage, rather than by physiographic or climatic factors.

Origin of edaphic

< German edaphisch (1898); see edaphon, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM edaphic

e·daph·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby edaphic

eda, edacious, edacity, edam, edamame, edaphic, edaphic climax, edaphon, edb, edberg, edc

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British Dictionary definitions for edaphic

edaphic
/ (ɪˈdæfɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the physical and chemical conditions of the soil, esp in relation to the plant and animal life it supports Compare biotic (def. 2)

Derived forms of edaphic

edaphically, adverb

Word Origin for edaphic

C20: from Greek edaphos bottom, soil

Scientific definitions for edaphic

edaphic
[ ĭ-dăf′ĭk ]

Relating to soil, especially as it affects living organisms. Edaphic characteristics include such factors as water content, acidity, aeration, and the availability of nutrients.
Influenced by factors inherent in the soil rather than by climatic factors.