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subsoil

/ˈsʌb.sɔɪl/

subsoilnoun

subsoils

/ˈsʌb.sɔɪl/

Translations

sous-solCouche de terre située sous la terre arable ; aussi, en contexte géologique, couche de terrain située sous la surface.

Farmers often analyze the subsoil to determine the best crops to plant.

Les agriculteurs analysent souvent le sous-sol afin de déterminer les cultures les plus adaptées.

Definitions

The layer of soil lying immediately under the surface soil.

Farmers often analyze the subsoil to determine the best crops to plant.

A stratum of earth or rock beneath the surface soil, often containing minerals.

The construction project was delayed due to the rocky subsoil found at the site.

Synonyms

soil beneath the surface

subsoilverb

subsoiled

Past Simple

subsoiled

Past Participle

subsoiling

ing-form

/ˈsʌb.sɔɪl/

Translations

défoncerEn agriculture, travailler la terre en profondeur sous la couche superficielle.

Farmers often subsoil their fields to improve drainage and root growth.

Les agriculteurs défoncent souvent leurs champs pour améliorer le drainage et la croissance des racines.

Definitions

To dig or plow beneath the surface soil.

Farmers often subsoil their fields to improve drainage and root growth.

subsoiladjective

/ˈsʌb.sɔɪl/

Used attributively (e.g., "subsoil water") to describe something relating to the layer beneath the surface soil.

Translations

souterrainSe dit de ce qui se trouve dans le sous-sol ou en provient.

The engineers tested the subsoil water for contaminants.

Les ingénieurs ont analysé l'eau souterraine pour détecter d'éventuels contaminants.

Definitions

Situated in, relating to, or originating from the subsoil.

The engineers tested the subsoil water for contaminants.