the commonest site of an abscess; causes local pain and swelling and a positive indication is obtained by needle puncture. accumulation of edema in subcutaneous tissues, usually of the dependent parts.
Soil testing technicians are often responsible for setting up testing equipment, some of which can be quite heavy. Soil testing technicians also need to be able to make their way through different types of terrain to get to their testing sites. Soil testing technicians must be able to work well as part of a team of other technicians and scientists.
You can't use the lift test in your garden or landscape, but you can use a soil moisture sensor to see if it's time to water. For a more thorough investigation, push a spade into the soil near your plant and pull it back to see how the soil looks. If it feels moist to a depth of 6 to 12 inches, you're in good shape.