Undersoil (Noun)
Meaning
The layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The new garden design involved removing several inches of undersoil to install a drainage system.
- Examinations revealed that the undersoil was dense and impenetrable, requiring specialized equipment to break through.
- The depth of the undersoil layer varied significantly across the construction site, affecting the foundation of the new building.
- Before laying down the new lawn, the landscaper examined the undersoil for any signs of nutrient deficiencies.
- Scientists have long misunderstood the complex role of undersoil in shaping the ecosystems of tropical forests.