Lab glossary
Soil–water ratio
The proportion of soil to water (or extractant) used to prepare a suspension, such as 1 : 2.5 for pH. Results depend on the ratio, so it is always stated on the report.
- Also: 1:2.5 suspension
- Also: soil to solution ratio
- Also: extraction ratio
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