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edaph·ic
\ə̇ˈdafik, ēˈ-\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary edaph- (from Greek edaphos bottom, ground, soil) + -ic; probably akin to Greek hezesthai to sit — more at sit
1. : of or relating to the soil
< edaphic relations >
< edaphic factors in forest development >
2.
a. of ecological formations : resulting from or influenced by factors inherent in the soil (as salinity, alkalinity, or drainage) — opposed to climatic; see edaphic climax
b. : autochthonous 1
• edaph·i·cal·ly \-fə̇k(ə)lē\ adverb |