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Void ratio

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010047

The ratio of the volume of voids (empty spaces) to the volume of solid particles in a given sample of soil or porous material. This dimensionless quantity indicates the amount of pore space available within the material. It is a key parameter in soil mechanics and hydrology, influencing water retention and permeability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010047
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010047",
  "term": "Void ratio",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The ratio of the volume of voids (empty spaces) to the volume of solid particles in a given sample of soil or porous material. This dimensionless quantity indicates the amount of pore space available within the material. It is a key parameter in soil mechanics and hydrology, influencing water retention and permeability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/void-ratio/"
}

Record 10,281 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.