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subsoil

/ˈsʌbsɔɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does subsoil mean?

noun

The layer of soil beneath the topsoil, often consisting of clay, silt, or sand. The lower layer of soil, below the topsoil.

Example

"The farmer had to dig through the subsoil to reach the water table."

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