retention
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- noun
- /rɪˈtɛnʃən/
- Specialized
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retención
- Compost increases water retention in both sandy and clay soils, which results in savings in water use.
- fluid retention
- water retention
- moisture retention
So it doesn't really want or need a ton of water retention in the soil.
- So it doesn't really want or need a ton of water retention in the soil.
- It increases water retention, keeps the plants nice and moist during the hot weather, right?
- Liquid's not the right word, is it Not liquid Like water retention and liquid retention.
- Yeah, massive issues, weight gain, mood, brain fog, lethargy, water retention.
- Yeah, massive issues, weight gain, mood, brain fog, lethar, lethargy, water retention.
- And you see a more chiseled, a more defined jawline pretty quickly just with the fluid retention kind of lymphatically draining.
- Now for those of you who have puffy under eyes, particularly from water retention and things like that, this will make a massive, massive difference.
Examples
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The bathtub's design allows for better water retention without leaking, making it more efficient for long baths.
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The governing body of the institution shall make arrangements for the permanent retention and availability of student records.
Academic text (1997) -
So it doesn't really want or need a ton of water retention in the soil.
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Thus, the program effects on students' retention rates and academic performance were underestimated for all FTFT students.
Academic text (2008) -
It increases water retention, keeps the plants nice and moist during the hot weather, right?
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Passing developmental writing is a predictor of fall-to-fall student retention, though not a statistically significant predictor of fall-to-spring retention.
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The soil's high clay content improves water retention, ensuring that plants receive moisture during dry spells.
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In order to enhance the garden's health, the gardener focused on increasing water retention in sandy areas.
Synonyms
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The amount of liquid a material soaks up
The ability of a material to hold water or other liquids
How well soil holds water
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A pond made by people that holds rainwater to prevent flooding and keep the water clean
How Absorbent
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Retention comes from the Latin root tenere 'to hold', as you see in retain and contain. So liquid retention is simply how well a material 'holds' water.