As a high - quality starch, tapioca starch is characterized by a high water retention capacity. (akfponline.com)
Building soil organic matter increases water retention capacity, and creates more stabile, fertile soils, thus reducing vulnerability to drought, extreme precipitation events, floods and water logging. (chimalaya.org)
The bottom of the lamp is covered with pumice, which has a high water retention capacity, meaning that plants require watering only once every three weeks — something that a busy office would appreciate. (treehugger.com)