Jordantyyppinen

Jordantyyppinen is a Finnish adjective used to describe something that relates to a particular soil type or to soil-type characteristics. It appears in discussions within soil science, agronomy, ecology, and land-use planning when authors need a concise way to indicate that a feature follows the patterns or properties associated with a given soil category. In practice, it functions as a descriptive qualifier rather than a formal taxonomic rank.

Etymology and formation: The word is a compound built from a root associated with soil and the Finnish suffix -tyyppinen, which forms adjectives meaning “of the type” or “type-like.” The soil-related root is commonly realized in Nordic technical language as jord- (from the Swedish jord meaning soil). The exact usage may vary by author, but the intended meaning is that the subject conforms to the expectations of a specific soil type or category.

Usage and applications: Jordantyyppinen is used to indicate that a feature, process, or assessment reflects properties typical of a particular maaperä-maalaji (soil type). This can include characteristics such as texture, structure, moisture regime, fertility, and drainage. It is normally a descriptive qualifier in field reports, environmental impact assessments, and land management planning, rather than a formal classification term.

See also: Maaperä, Maaperäluokitus, Typologinen luokitus, Ympäristöselvitykset.

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