Soil and Subsoil

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Soil noun - The loose surface material in which plants naturally grow.

Usage example: bought rich soil to plant flowers in

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Subsoil and soil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subsoil" instead a noun "Soil".

Nearby Words: soiled, soiling, soilage, soilless

Subsoil noun - The layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock.

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Soil and subsoil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Soil" instead a noun "Subsoil".

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