⚗️cation-exchange

noun
/ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example Sentences

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

Synonyms

ion-exchange, soil chemistry, nutrient retention

Antonyms

nutrient loss, soil depletion, unstable soil

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