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subsoil
[ suhb-soil ]
subsoil
/ ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl /
noun
- Also calledundersoil the layer of soil beneath the surface soil and overlying the bedrock
- ( as modifier )
a subsoil plough
verb
- tr to plough (land) to a depth below the normal ploughing level and so break up the subsoil
subsoil
/ sŭb′soil′ /
- In an ABC soil, the B horizon. The term was formerly used to mean the layer of earth below the humus or surface soil.
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Derived Forms
- ˈsubˌsoiler, noun
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Example Sentences
For the subsoil of the whole country is very rich, as trees of immense size and height readily demonstrate.
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The physical characters of the subsoil are often of much importance to the soil itself.
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In such cases the benefits of subsoil ploughing and deep ploughing are conspicuous.
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The subsoil should be drained four or six feet below the cellar floor, and this floor is to be laid in concrete and cement.
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On a subsoil of rocky character the foundation course or even the first and second courses might be unnecessary.
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