Meaning subsoil
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subsoil


1799, from sub- + soil (n.).
Source: etymonline.com

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subsoil


the soil layer that supports the surface soil and acts as the soil reservoir, providing storage space for water and nutrients for plants, aiding in temperature regulation of the soil, and supplying ai [..]
Source: extension.umaine.edu

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subsoil


a light-colored soil layer usually found beneath the topsoil. It contains little or no humus.
Source: yardcare.toro.com

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subsoil


The infertile layer of soil below the topsoil, lacking in humus and plant nutrients.
Source: blog.bakker.co.uk (offline)

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subsoil


The soil below the fertile top layer.
Source: gardeninginfozone.com

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subsoil


soil in the B horizon made mostly of clay and some humus. substance -
Source: alanpedia.com

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subsoil


(n) the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock
Source: beedictionary.com

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subsoil


The layers of soil below the topsoil.
Source: environment.nsw.gov.au (offline)

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subsoil


 – The part of the soil profile beneath the surface soil that has been altered from its original geologic characteristics. In many instances, it is called a ‘B horizon’.
Source: biosolids.com.au

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subsoil


Mineral-bearing soil located beneath humus-containing topsoil.
Source: eulesstx.gov

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subsoil


The layer or bed of earth beneath the topsoil.
Source: amyhremleyfoundation.org (offline)

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subsoil


the undisturbed (by the plow) layer of soil lying underneath the topsoil layer on a site; usually containing no evidence of prior human activity
Source: virginiadigs.net





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