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drainage

drainage

Meaning of drainage

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British English/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
American English/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/
Russian transcription[drʲɪˈnaʐ]
drainage
drainage - дренаж
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drainage with Russian translation

drainage usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дренаж в этом горшке плохой

The drainage in this pot is poor

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Горшку сейчас нужен лучший дренаж.

The pot needs better drainage now.

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drainage belongs to the topic "Houseplants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

drainageдренаж
flowerцветок
grassтрава
roseроза
beansфасоль
onionлук
peasгорох

drainage synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between drainage / drain / perlite / gravel / clay pebbles / pumice

🇬🇧English
drainage

General term for the removal of excess water from soil or a container; describes the system or ability to drain.

B2Very Often

Good drainage is essential for healthy houseplants.

Хороший дренаж необходим для здоровых комнатных растений.

🇬🇧English

Can mean the outlet that removes water or the action 'to drain'; broader and used in plumbing as well as pots.

B2Very Often

Make sure the pot has a drain so excess water can escape.

Убедитесь, что в горшке есть слив, чтобы лишняя вода могла уходить.

P
🇬🇧English
perlite

Light, white volcanic glass granules added to potting mix to improve aeration and drainage.

B2Often

Mix perlite into the soil to improve drainage for seedlings.

Добавьте перлит в почву, чтобы улучшить дренаж для рассады.

G
🇬🇧English
gravel

Small stones often used at the bottom of pots or in mixes to enhance drainage.

B2Often

Place a thin layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to help drainage.

Положите тонкий слой гравия на дно горшка, чтобы помочь с дренажем.

C
🇬🇧English
clay pebbles

Lightweight expanded clay balls (LECA) used for drainage and moisture control, common in hydroponics and container trays.

B2Rarely

Put clay pebbles in the bottom of the tray to keep roots away from standing water.

Положите керамзитовые шарики на дно поддона, чтобы корни не находились в стоячей воде.

P
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pumice

Porous volcanic rock used in potting mixes to improve drainage and aeration; heavier than perlite.

B2Rarely

Add pumice to the soil mix for better drainage with succulents.

Добавьте пемзу в почвенную смесь для лучшего дренажа у суккулентов.

C
🇬🇧English
coarse sand

Larger-grained sand used to improve drainage and reduce compaction in soil mixes.

B2Often

Mix coarse sand into the potting soil to increase drainage for cacti.

Смешайте крупный песок с грунтом, чтобы увеличить дренаж для кактусов.

C
🇬🇧English
crocks

Broken pottery pieces historically placed at the bottom of pots to aid drainage; now less recommended.

B2Rarely

Gardeners used crocks in pots years ago, but modern mixes work better.

Раньше садоводы клали осколки горшков в горшки, но современные смеси работают лучше.

L
🇬🇧English
lava rock

Porous volcanic rock used as a drainage and aeration additive in potting mixes.

B2Rarely

Lava rock in the soil mix helps keep it airy and well-drained.

Лавовая порода в почвенной смеси помогает сохранить её воздушной и хорошо дренированной.

C
🇬🇧English
charcoal

Horticultural charcoal used to absorb impurities and help keep potting mixes fresh while aiding drainage.

B2Rarely

A thin layer of horticultural charcoal can help keep potting soil fresh and assist drainage.

Тонкий слой садового угля помогает сохранить грунт свежим и способствует дренажу.

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drainage translation: дренаж. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce drainage

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/

drainage translation

дренаж

drainage examples

The drainage in this pot is poor

drainage transcription

/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/, /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/

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drainage meaning: what does it mean?

plants houseplants noun

drainage pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

drainage is pronounced as /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

drainage definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The drainage in this pot is poor Translation: Дренаж в этом горшке плохой

Is drainage part of Houseplants vocabulary?

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Is drainage part of Plants vocabulary?

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