pore water pressure
Definitions
The pressure of groundwater held within a soil or rock in gaps between particles (pores).
Examples
“Mair goes on to argue⟳ that soil pore water pressure is key to the problem: "Pore water pressure regimes have⟳ been modified by changing weather patterns and will continue⟳ to change⟳. Rates and magnitudes of pore water pressure changes depend⟳ on the availability and ability of water to flow⟳ into the soil profile, while strong surface flows can also cause soil erosion and flooding in their own⟳ right. […]" Pore water pressure is the pressure exerted on its surroundings by water held in the space between particles in soil.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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