water retaining

UK
/ˈwɔːtə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔtər rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

water-retaininggerund / present participle

water retaining

UK
/ˈwɔːtə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔtər rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Participial adjective; not gradable.
retenant l’eau
The water-retaining soil helps the garden survive dry spells.
Le sol retenant l’eau aide le jardin à survivre aux périodes de sécheresse.
Additional translations
hydrorétenteurTerme technique, surtout en agronomie et en sciences des sols.

Definitions

water-retaininggerund / present participle
retaining water; capable of holding or conserving water
The water-retaining soil helps the garden survive dry spells.