acidic soil

[/əˈsɪdɪk sɔɪl/]
nounpl: acidic soils
solo ácido
1. Soil with a pH level below 7.0, containing high concentrations of hydrogen ions that make it more acidic than neutral
The blueberry plants thrive in acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5.
Os arbustos de mirtilo prosperam em solo ácido com um pH entre 4,5 e 5,5.
2. Soil unsuitable for most crops without amendment, often found in regions with high rainfall
Farmers added lime to neutralize the acidic soil in their fields.
Os agricultores adicionaram calcário para neutralizar o solo ácido em seus campos.
In Brazil's agricultural sector, understanding acidic soil is crucial due to the prevalence of naturally acidic soils in regions like Minas Gerais and the Amazon Basin. Farmers and agronomists frequently discuss soil pH and acidification as part of crop management. This term is essential in Brazilian agronomy education and practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sour soilacid soillow-pH soilleached soil
Antonyms / Antônimos
alkaline soilbasic soilneutral soilsweet soil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo ácido
Standard term used in agriculture and botany
Portugal
solo ácido
Same term used; common in Portuguese agricultural contexts
São Paulo
terra ácida
Alternative colloquial term used by farmers
Rio de Janeiro
solo ácido/terra ácida
Both terms are used interchangeably

Related Words

pH levelsoil amendmentlimesoil compositiondrainagenutrient availability

Related Idioms & Phrases

soil amendment
pH balance
sour ground
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