evapotranspiration
Pronunciación: [ˌɛvəpoʊtrænspɪˈreɪʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «environment»
(noun) the process where water is moved from the ground into the air. This happens when plants use water and then release it back into the air, just like when water evaporates from puddles.
Ejemplo
During the hot summer, evapotranspiration helps keep the plants hydrated.
Ejemplo
In winter, there is very little evapotranspiration because the ground is too cold for plants to release water.
Ejemplo
How does evapotranspiration affect the water cycle in our area?
Contexto: «agriculture»
(noun) the total amount of water that is used by plants and lost to the air. It helps farmers understand how much water their crops need to grow well.
Ejemplo
Farmers check evapotranspiration levels to decide when to water their fields.
Ejemplo
Ignoring evapotranspiration can lead to overwatering the crops, which can harm them.
Ejemplo
What tools can help measure evapotranspiration on the farm?
0s0s