soil pH

[/sɔɪl piː eɪtʃ/]
nounpl: soil pH levels
pH do solo
1. A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil on a scale from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline
The soil pH in this garden is 6.5, making it slightly acidic and ideal for growing blueberries.
O pH do solo neste jardim é 6,5, tornando-o ligeiramente ácido e ideal para cultivar mirtilos.
2. The concentration of hydrogen ions in soil that determines its chemical properties and affects nutrient availability to plants
Farmers must test the soil pH before deciding which crops to plant.
Os agricultores devem testar o pH do solo antes de decidir quais culturas plantar.
Soil pH testing is crucial in both Brazilian and American agriculture. In Brazil, soil pH management is particularly important in tropical regions where highly weathered acidic soils are common. Agricultural extension services in both countries provide soil testing to help farmers and gardeners optimize growing conditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
soil aciditysoil alkalinitysoil reaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pH do solo
Most common technical term used in agricultural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pH do solo / acidez do solo
Both terms used interchangeably in regional agriculture
São Paulo
pH do solo
Standard term in agronomy and soil science education
Portugal
pH do solo
Same terminology used in European Portuguese for soil science

Related Words

acidic soilalkaline soilsoil testingnutrient availabilitysoil amendmentlime application

Related Idioms & Phrases

adjust the soil pH
test the soil pH
soil pH level
optimal soil pH range
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