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edaph/o — Soil

edaph/o means soil. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: edaphic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Soil

• Ancient Greek: ἔδαφος (edaphos)

Examples and word parts

edaphic

Relating to soil, especially its influence on organisms.

Word parts: edaph (soil) + -ic (relating to)

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