subsoil

• Bodenschicht unterhalb des Oberbodens, die über dem Ausgangsgestein liegt; auch allgemein der unterirdische Bodenbereich bzw. das Erdreich.

A noun referring to the layer of soil located beneath the topsoil and above the bedrock.

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1. B2formalscientific

   The layer of soil located beneath the topsoil and above the bedrock, typically containing less organic matter.

   Unterboden

   • Farmers often test the subsoil to determine its mineral content.
   • The construction crew dug through the topsoil to reach the subsoil.
   • Subsoil can be rich in clay and minerals essential for plant growth.

   Synonymesubstratumundersoil