Specific retention

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009094",
  "term": "Specific retention",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The volume of water that a given volume of porous medium, such as soil or rock, can retain against the force of gravity after being saturated. This retained water is held within the pore spaces and does not drain freely. It is typically expressed as a ratio or a percentage of the total volume of the medium.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/specific-retention/"
}