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Definition of subsoil
: the stratum of weathered material that underlies the surface soil
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Recent Examples of subsoil from the Web
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Trees, like moss, absorb radiation from the subsoil.
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First Known Use of subsoil
1775
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subsoil
verb
sub·soil
Definition of subsoil
transitive verb
: to turn, break, or stir the subsoil of
subsoiler
nounFirst Known Use of subsoil
1818
SUBSOIL Defined for English Language Learners
subsoil
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noun
Definition of subsoil for English Language Learners
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: the layer of soil that is under the top layer
SUBSOIL Defined for Kids
subsoil
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noun
sub·soil
\ˈsəb-ˌsȯil\
Definition of subsoil for Students
: a layer of soil lying just under the topsoil
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