1. of, relating to, or formed by the action of water, especially in soil formation and development
Usage: technical; soil science
2. characterized by excessive moisture or poor drainage, as in soil or wetland environments
Usage: technical; ecology

Examples

• Hydromorphic soils are common in wetlands and marshes.
• The hydromorphic conditions of the floodplain support specialized plant species.
• Farmers must manage hydromorphic soil through drainage systems.
• Hydromorphic clay soils retain water and limit root penetration.
• The study examined hydromorphic features in the valley's soil profile.