Subsoil: meaning, definitions and examples
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subsoil
[ หsสbหsษษชl ]
underground layers
The subsoil is the layer of soil beneath the topsoil on the surface of the ground. It consists of a mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Subsoil plays a crucial role in providing nutrients to plants and regulating water flow.
Synonyms
substratum, underground layer, underlying soil
Examples of usage
- Farmers often test the subsoil to determine its nutrient content.
- The roots of trees can penetrate deep into the subsoil to access water.
Translations
Translations of the word "subsoil" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subsolo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Untergrund
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanah bawah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดาััะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ podglebie
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฑคๅ
๐ซ๐ท sous-sol
๐ช๐ธ subsuelo
๐น๐ท alt toprak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ธตํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุจุฉ ุชุญุชูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ podloลพรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podloลพie
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ podtalje
๐ฎ๐ธ undirlag
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตั ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ แคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ torpaqaltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ subsuelo
Word origin
The word 'subsoil' originated in the 17th century, formed by combining the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'soil'. It has been used to refer to the layers of soil beneath the topsoil for centuries, with its importance in agriculture and geology recognized over time.