soil binder
or soil·bind·er
noun
a plant that prevents or inhibits erosion by providing a ground cover and forming a dense network of roots that hold the soil.
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Nearby words
soho square, soi-disant, soigné, soil, soil bank, soil binder, soil conditioner, soil conservation, soil creep, soil group, soil mechanics
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