effective porosity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000837
In hydrologic terms, the ratio, usually expressed as a percentage, of the volume of water or other liquid which a given saturated volume of rock or soil
will yield under any specified hydraulic condition, to the given volume of soil or rock.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000837 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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"NWS Glossary"
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