subsoil

[ suhb-soil ]

/ ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl /

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noun

the bed or stratum of earth or earthy material immediately under the surface soil.

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Also called undersoil.

Origin of subsoil

First recorded in 1790–1800; sub- + soil¹

Words nearby subsoil

subsistence farming, subsistence level, subsistence wage, subsistent, subsocial, subsoil, subsoiler, subsoil plow, subsolar, subsong, subsonic

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How to use subsoil in a sentence

For the subsoil of the whole country is very rich, as trees of immense size and height readily demonstrate.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
The physical characters of the subsoil are often of much importance to the soil itself.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry|Thomas Anderson
In such cases the benefits of subsoil ploughing and deep ploughing are conspicuous.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry|Thomas Anderson
The subsoil should be drained four or six feet below the cellar floor, and this floor is to be laid in concrete and cement.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley

On a subsoil of rocky character the foundation course or even the first and second courses might be unnecessary.
The Private Life of the Romans|Harold Whetstone Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for subsoil

subsoil

/ (ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl) /

noun

Also called: undersoil the layer of soil beneath the surface soil and overlying the bedrock
(as modifier)a subsoil plough

verb

(tr) to plough (land) to a depth below the normal ploughing level and so break up the subsoil

Derived forms of subsoil

subsoiler, noun

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Scientific definitions for subsoil

subsoil

[ sŭb′soil′ ]

In an ABC soil, the B horizon. The term was formerly used to mean the layer of earth below the humus or surface soil.

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