soil-exhausting
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/sɔɪl ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
depleting soil nutrients
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soil-exhausting' originates from the combination of 'soil' and 'exhaust,' where 'soil' refers to the earth's surface layer and 'exhaust' means to use up resources.
Historical Evolution
'Exhaust' changed from the Latin word 'exhaurire,' meaning 'to draw out,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exhaust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'exhaust' meant 'to draw out completely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to use up resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing depletion of nutrients in the soil, leading to reduced fertility.
Continuous planting of the same crop can be soil-exhausting.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 21:04