Definition of subsoil
: the stratum of weathered material that underlies the surface soil
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Chief Meteorologist Steve Horstmeyer said those are created when cold works downward through wet soil and subsoil.
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Top dressing means materials will work into the subsoil by rainfall, irrigation, and activity of subsoil organisms i.e. earthworms.
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New construction should be set to stable subsoils with adequate footings to preclude uneven settling of your home's structure.
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One thing that makes the area special is the subsoil’s high proportion of limestone, great chunks of which are piled up along Vineyard Road, where some of the top wineries are located.
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Sue, Indianapolis Dear Reader: In building houses, the topsoil (upper 6 inches) is often either removed or covered by subsoil.
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Trees, like moss, absorb radiation from the subsoil.
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First Known Use of subsoil
1775
Definition of subsoil
: to turn, break, or stir the subsoil of
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subsoiler
nounFirst Known Use of subsoil
1818
SUBSOIL Defined for English Language Learners
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
Definition of subsoil for Students
: a layer of soil lying just under the topsoil
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