Artificial Turf

Artificial turf

Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass, used in sports arenas, residential lawns, and commercial applications that traditionally use grass. It is much more durable than grass and easily maintained without irrigation or trimming, although periodic cleaning is required. Stadiums that are substantially covered or at high latitudes often use artificial turf, as they typically lack enough sunlight for photosynthesis and substitutes for solar radiation are prohibitively expensive and energy-intensive. Disadvantages include increased risk of injury especially when used in athletic competition, as well as health and environmental concerns about the petroleum and toxic chemicals used in its manufacture.

Artificiality

Artificiality is the condition of being the product of intentional human manufacture, rather than occurring naturally through processes not involving or requiring human activity.

Sod

Sod is the upper layer of turf that is harvested for transplanting. Turf consists of a variable thickness of a soil medium that supports a community of turfgrasses. Sod is typically made with grasses that spread laterally through the soil and form a dense mat. In British and Australian English, sod is more commonly known as turf and the term sod is mainly used in agriculture.

artificial turf

Noun

1. An artificial grass surface made to resemble real grass, often used for sports fields.