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peaty

 

[ หˆpiหti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

boggy, moorish, turbary

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคŸ (เคชเฅ€เคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช torfig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbau gambut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ั„'ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ torfowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tourbeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turfoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท turf kokulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํŠธํ–ฅ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูŠุก ุจุงู„ุทุญุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raลกelinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raลกelinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅ็‚ญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกotast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะผัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torf qoxusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turfoso

Word origin

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.