subsoil
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sub·soil
(sŭb′soil′)n.
The layer or bed of earth beneath the topsoil.
tr.v. sub·soiled, sub·soil·ing, sub·soils
To plow or turn up the subsoil of.
sub′soil′er n.
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subsoil
(ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl)n
(Geological Science)
a. Also called: undersoil the layer of soil beneath the surface soil and overlying the bedrock
b. (as modifier): a subsoil plough.
vb
(Agriculture) (tr) to plough (land) to a depth below the normal ploughing level and so break up the subsoil
ˈsubˌsoiler n
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sub•soil
(ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl)n.
the bed or stratum of earth immediately under the surface soil. Also called undersoil.
[1790–1800]
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sub·soil
(sŭb′soil′) The layer of earth below the surface soil.
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subsoil
Past participle: subsoiled
Gerund: subsoiling
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subsoil
The layer of soil below topsoil which has a poorer structure and is usually less fertile.
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Noun | 1. | subsoil - the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock |
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Translations
طَبَقَه من الأرْض تَحْت التُّرْبَه
půdní podloží
undergrund
altalaj
jarîvegsgrunnur
podirvis
augsnes apakškārta
pôdne podlažie
toprak altı
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subsoil
(ˈsabsoil) noun the layer of earth beneath the surface soil.
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