Topsoil (Noun)
Meaning
The layer of soil on the surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The construction team had to carefully remove the topsoil from the building site before beginning excavation.
- Farmers need to test the pH levels of the topsoil regularly to ensure optimal growing conditions.
- Erosion caused by heavy rainfall can lead to the loss of valuable topsoil.
- The new park's topsoil was carefully restored after the completion of the landscaping project.
- To prevent soil degradation, the gardeners applied a thick layer of organic compost to the topsoil.