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soil

/soʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does soil mean?

noun

The upper layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles, organic matter, gases, liquids, and countless organisms, that supports life on Earth.

Example

"The farmer tilled the soil to prepare it for planting."

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