Retention curve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008548",
  "term": "Retention curve",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A graph that describes the relationship between the water content of a soil and the corresponding soil water potential, or suction pressure. This curve is a fundamental property of a soil, determined by its texture and structure, indicating how strongly water is held within its pores. Land-surface models use retention curves to calculate water availability for evapotranspiration and to predict runoff generation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "soil moisture characteristic curve"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/retention-curve/"
}