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Pronunciation / Transliteration: biochar
"O biochar pode aumentar a fertilidade do solo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A form of charcoal produced from organic materials through pyrolysis, used to improve soil health and sequester carbon.
"Farmers are increasingly using biochar to enhance soil fertility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions." - 2
A soil amendment that can improve agricultural productivity and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
"The application of biochar in the garden led to a noticeable increase in plant growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'biochar' is a compound of 'bio-', derived from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'char', from 'charcoal'. It emerged in the early 21st century as a method of carbon sequestration and soil enhancement, reflecting a growing awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Biochar" is said worldwide
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biochar
Transliteration: biochar
"L'utilisation du biochar peut améliorer la qualité du sol."
Biochar
Transliteration: Biochar
"Biochar kann die Bodenfruchtbarkeit erhöhen."
biochar
Transliteration: biochar
"L'uso del biochar migliora la salute del suolo."
biochar
Transliteration: biochar
"El biochar se utiliza para mejorar la calidad del suelo."
biochar
Transliteration: biochar
"O biochar pode aumentar a fertilidade do solo."
बायोचार
Transliteration: bāyocār
"बायोचार का उपयोग मिट्टी की गुणवत्ता में सुधार के लिए किया जाता है।"
生物炭
Transliteration: shēngwùtàn
"生物炭可以改善土壤质量。"
바이오차
Transliteration: baiocha
"바이오차는 토양 품질을 개선하는 데 사용됩니다."
バイオチャー
Transliteration: baiocha
"バイオチャーは土壌の質を改善するために使用されます。"
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