Definitions for edaphicɪˈdæf ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
e•daph•icɪˈdæf ɪk(adj.)
related to or caused by particular soil conditions, as of texture or drainage, rather than physiographic or climatic factors.
Category: Agriculture
Origin of edaphic:
< G edaphisch (1898) < Gk édaph(os) ground, soil + G -isch
e•daph′i•cal•ly(adv.)
Wiktionary
edaphic(Adjective)
soil
edaphic(Adjective)
relating to, or determined by, conditions of the soil, especially as it relates to biological systems
edaphic(Adjective)
soil characteristics, such as water content, pH, texture, and nutrient availability, that influence the type and quantity of vegetation in an area
Origin: From ἔδαφος .
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