Subsoil (Noun)
Meaning
The layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The water table in the subsoil was low, causing drought problems for the plants.
- The subsoil beneath the garden was dense and poorly draining, requiring extra maintenance.
- Geologists carefully excavated the site to examine the subsoil and its underlying bedrock.
- Farmers worked to improve the fertility of the subsoil by incorporating organic matter into it.
- A heavy layer of clay in the subsoil caused water to accumulate at the surface, leading to erosion.