Scarified: meaning, definitions and examples

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scarified

 

[ หˆskรฆr if aษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agricultural practice

Scarified refers to the process of creating small slits in the surface of soil or turf to improve aeration and water penetration. This practice helps to reduce soil compaction and promotes healthier plant growth. It is commonly used on lawns, golf courses, and agricultural fields to enhance the overall health of the vegetation.

Synonyms

aerate, cultivate, foster.

Examples of usage

  • The gardener scarified the lawn to improve air circulation.
  • Scarifying the soil can lead to better grass growth.
  • After scarifying, the grass started to recover quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarified" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น scarificado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scarified

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ั–ั„ั–ะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒชใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚คใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scarifiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scarificado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์นด๋ฆฌํ”ผ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุฏูˆุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scarified

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ’็—•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scarified

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scarificado

Etymology

The term 'scarify' originates from the Latin word 'scarif', which means to scratch or to scrape. The prefix 'scar-' can be traced back to various roots meaning to make marks or cuts upon a surface. This practice was first prominently used in gardening and agriculture, particularly for enhancing soil conditions. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various techniques used in land management and turf care, reflecting an expanding understanding of soil health and plant vitality.