porous soil

[ˈpɔːrəs sɔɪl]

nounpl: porous soils

solo poroso

1. Soil with many small spaces or holes that allow water and air to pass through it easily

Porous soil is ideal for gardening because it drains well and allows roots to access oxygen.

O solo poroso é ideal para jardinagem porque drena bem e permite que as raízes acessem oxigênio.

2. Soil with high permeability and low density, containing significant void spaces between particles

Sandy soils are typically more porous than clay soils.

Os solos arenosos são tipicamente mais porosos do que os solos argilosos.

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General Brazilian

solo poroso

Standard term used in agriculture and soil science

Rio de Janeiro

solo poroso

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

solo poroso

Commonly used in agricultural regions

Portugal

solo poroso

Standard term, sometimes used in technical contexts as 'solo de elevada porosidade'

drainage capacity of porous soil

water infiltration in porous soil

air circulation in porous soil

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