Meaning Of The Word Subsoil

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Subsoil Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Subsoil?

subsoil
uncountable noun: The subsoil is a layer of earth that is just below the surface soil but above hard rock.

subsoil in American English
the layer of soil beneath the topsoil
to stir or turn up the subsoil of
noun: the bed or stratum of earth or earthy material immediately under the surface soil

subsoil in British English
noun: the layer of soil beneath the surface soil and overlying the bedrock
verb: to plough (land) to a depth below the normal ploughing level and so break up the subsoil

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