Vocabulary Term Details

Infiltration

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiltration_%28hydrology%29)

Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. Infiltration rate in soil science is a measure of the rate at which soil is able to absorb rainfall or irrigation. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Water circulation
N/APermeability
Seepage water
Water erosion

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Approved Date
17-Jul-2013

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