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friable soil

[ˈfraɪəbəl sɔɪl]
nounpl: friable soils
solo friável
1. Soil that crumbles easily and has a loose, granular structure; soil with good workability that breaks apart readily when handled or cultivated
The farmer preferred friable soil for planting because it allowed roots to penetrate easily.
O agricultor preferiu solo friável para plantar porque permitia que as raízes penetrassem facilmente.
2. In agriculture and soil science, soil with optimal texture for crop production, typically containing adequate organic matter and proper moisture content
After adding compost, the garden bed developed friable soil ideal for vegetables.
Após adicionar composto, o canteiro desenvolveu solo friável ideal para vegetais.
Synonyms
crumbly soilloose soilworkable soilgranular soilsolo desagregadosolo pulverulento
Antonyms
compacted soilhard soilclay soilsoil solo compactadosolo duro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo friável
Standard term used in agriculture and soil science
São Paulo
solo friável
Common in agricultural extension services and farming communities
Portugal
solo friável
Technical term used in Portuguese soil science and agriculture
Minas Gerais
terra friável
Alternative form commonly used by farmers in the region

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn the soil
break up the soil
work the soil
good tilth
soil structure
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