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Ecology

condensation

Biology; Ecology

The transformation of (water) vapor into liquid. Falling temperatures trigger it.

counter-radiation

Biology; Ecology

Greenhouse deflection of incoming longwave radiation back to the planet surface.

cation

Biology; Ecology

An ion carrying a positive atomic charge. Many key soil nutrients employ cations.

softwood

Biology; Ecology

Wood from gymnosperm trees (redwood, pine, fir, spruce--conifers). See Hardwood.

succulent

Biology; Ecology

Juicy, moisture-retaining plants like aloe, iceplant, cactus, agave, and yucca.

pedalfer

Biology; Ecology

Soils of humid regions; usually rich in alumina and iron but poor in carbonates.

dykes

Biology; Ecology

Vertical veins of igneous rock formed by magma cooling in breaks and fractures.

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