Peaty: meaning, definitions and examples
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peaty
[ หpiหti ]
soil quality
The term 'peaty' refers to the presence of peat in the soil, which is formed from decomposed plant material, primarily in wet and boggy areas. Peaty soils are often rich in organic matter and can retain moisture effectively, making them suitable for certain types of vegetation. However, they may also be acidic and low in nutrients, which can limit the variety of plants that thrive in such an environment. Generally, 'peaty' is used to describe conditions or characteristics associated with peat soils, especially in the context of gardening or agriculture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The garden thrived in the peaty soil.
- She noticed the peaty texture of the ground.
- Peaty regions often support unique ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "peaty" in other languages:
๐ต๐น torrado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเค (เคชเฅเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ)
๐ฉ๐ช torfig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbau gambut
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัั'ัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ torfowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท tourbeux
๐ช๐ธ turfoso
๐น๐ท turf kokulu
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํธํฅ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุก ุจุงูุทุญุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ raลกelinovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ raลกelinovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณฅ็ญ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกotast
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฝra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะผััา
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแกแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ torf qoxusu
๐ฒ๐ฝ turfoso
Etymology
The word 'peaty' is derived from 'peat,' which stems from the Old English term 'pวฃta,' meaning 'a layer of partially decayed vegetable matter in wetlands.' This term has its roots in Germanic languages, as evidenced by related words in Dutch ('piet') and German ('Foss'). Peat itself is formed over millennia in cool, wet environments where plant material accumulates and does not fully decompose due to waterlogged conditions. As a result, the word 'peaty' emerged to describe both the physical qualities of peat and the soils enriched by this organic material. The use of the term in the context of soil science dates back to the late 19th century, aligning with a growing interest in agriculture and ecology. Over time, 'peaty' has been widely adopted in horticulture and environmental studies, reflecting its significance in understanding soil types and land management.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,416, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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