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soil profile

/sɔɪl ˈprəʊfaɪl/

Traducción: Corte vertical del suelo que muestra sus capas u horizontes, los cuales difieren en composición, color, textura y contenido de materia orgánica.

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/sɔɪl ˈprəʊfaɪl/C1formalscientific
  • esCorte vertical del suelo que muestra sus capas u horizontes, los cuales difieren en composición, color, textura y contenido de materia orgánica.

A vertical cross-section of soil that reveals its distinct layers, known as horizons, which differ in composition, color, texture, and organic content.

  1. Vertical soil sectionB2formal

    A vertical cross-section of the ground that shows the different layers (horizons) of soil from the surface down to the parent material.

    esperfil del suelo

    • Geologists studied the soil profile to understand the area's agricultural potential.
    • The soil profile revealed a thick layer of clay beneath the topsoil.
    • Farmers analyze the soil profile to determine which crops will grow best.