What Does PET Stand For?
PET stands for Potential Evapotranspiration
Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) refers to the maximum amount of water that can be evaporated and transpired from a surface, typically vegetation, under optimal moisture conditions. It is a crucial metric for understanding water balance, agricultural planning, and environmental management, as it estimates the demand for water based on temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation. PET is essential for assessing the impacts of climate change, water resource allocation, and land use planning.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym