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Bodenverdichtung

soil compaction

noun BOH-den-fer-dikh-toong Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Usage Note

Bodenverdichtung occurs when soil particles are compressed by heavy machinery or livestock, reducing pore space, water infiltration, and root growth. It is a significant agricultural and environmental problem in Germany, reducing crop yields and increasing surface runoff and flooding. Topic of EU soil directives and farm management debates.

Examples

"Schwere Erntemaschinen verursachen erhebliche Bodenverdichtung, die den Ertrag mindert."

Natural Translation

Heavy harvesting machines cause significant soil compaction, which reduces yield.

Literal Translation

Heavy harvesting machines cause considerable soil compaction that reduces the yield.

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