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clay soil

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[klay soil] / ˈkleɪ ˈsɔɪl /

noun

  • clay soils
    plural
  1. soil that contains a high percentage of clay, making it sticky when wet and slow to drain.


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He picks up some of the clay soil to show me, looking for any stones that might be hidden amongst it.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

They amended their heavy clay soil with compost and other additives, something you would normally do to plant traditional landscape ornamentals and food.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2024

In Ohio, the bedrock geology is such that thousands of homes are built on unstable clay soil that can be found on the hillsides all around the tri-state region.

From Seattle Times Feb. 5, 2024

Embankment dams—built from materials such as compacted clay, soil and stone—are more common than their concrete counterparts because they’re cheaper, Shannon says.

From Scientific American Sep. 15, 2023

Something was wrong with each, however—drainage, sunlight, clay soil.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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