edaphic

adjective edaph·ic \i-ˈda-fik\

Definition of EDAPHIC

: of or relating to the soil

: resulting from or influenced by the soil rather than the climate — compare climatic 2

— edaph·i·cal·ly \-ˈda-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Greek edaphos bottom, ground

First Known Use: circa 1900

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