aglime

[/əˈɡlaɪm/]
nounpl: aglimes
calcário agrícola, corretivo de solo
1. A soil amendment or agricultural limestone used to reduce soil acidity and improve crop productivity by raising pH levels
The farmer applied aglime to the acidic soil to prepare it for planting.
O agricultor aplicou calcário agrícola no solo ácido para prepará-lo para o plantio.
2. Ground limestone or calcium carbonate product used in agriculture to neutralize soil pH
Aglime is essential for maintaining proper soil chemistry in corn production.
O calcário agrícola é essencial para manter a química adequada do solo na produção de milho.
Aglime is primarily an agricultural term used in English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. It is particularly important in regions with naturally acidic soils, such as certain areas of Brazil and the American Midwest. The term reflects modern agricultural practices focused on soil management and crop optimization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
agricultural limestoneag limeground limestonesoil amendment
Antonyms / Antônimos
soil acidifiersulfur

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calcário agrícola
Standard term used in Brazilian agriculture
United States
aglime
Common terminology in American agricultural practice
Portugal
calcário agrícola / cal agrícola
Less commonly used; traditional term preferred

Related Words

limestonepH adjustmentsoil amendmentcalcium carbonatesoil conditioning
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