moisture retention

collocation in English

meaningsofmoistureandretention

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moisture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/us
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃɚ/
a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on ...
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retention
noun[U]
uk
/rɪˈten.ʃən/us
/rɪˈten.ʃən/
the continued use, existence, or possession of something ...
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(Definition ofmoistureandretentionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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At the same time, stands of vigorous banana were produced by mulching which contributed to soilmoistureretentionand/or the addition of organic matter to the soil.
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Products available today may have various agents added for even dispersal,moistureretention, and resistance to contamination.
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The region has sandy soil with lowmoistureretentioncapacity.
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It prefers fair drainage with somemoistureretentionin the soil and filtered morning light.
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Moistureretentionis usually high, due to the presence of underlying granite bedrock, and soils often become waterlogged early in the growing season.
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The soil is clayey with very goodmoistureretentionproperties and has a high lime content.
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Epaderm provides a film barrier which aidsmoistureretentionwithin the skin.
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The amount of moisture retained depends on the maximummoistureretentioncapacity, the permeability and the depth of the soil media.
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Ample rainfall and soilmoistureretentionallows most grape growers to farm without the use of irrigation.
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The soil requires less irrigation because of its high capacity formoistureretention.
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Resolution may be possible through redesign, material changes, better eyemoistureretention(night eye masks, duct blocking, etc.) or other techniques.
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Litter aids in soilmoistureretentionby cooling the ground surface and holding moisture in decaying organic matter.
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Invert sugars and syrups are blended to manufacturers specifications and are used in breads, cakes, and beverages for adjusting sweetness, aidingmoistureretentionand avoiding crystallization of sugars.
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Acidogenic digestate has highmoistureretentionproperties.
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