Hysteresis is the phenomenon whereby a soil has the same water content/potential relationship when it is being dried as when it is being wetted.

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Hysteresis is actually the opposite phenomenon where a soil's water content/potential relationship is different when it is being dried than when it is being wetted. This occurs because of differences in soil structure and pore size distribution during wetting and drying cycles.

Hysteresis Is the Phenomenon Whereby a Soil Has the Same