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Subsoil

usgb/ˈsʌbsɔɪl/Volume
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Technical Digging

Subsoil is significant in geological and construction contexts, implies challenging work.

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Heavy machinery is often required to break through the subsoil.
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Not Fertile

Unlike topsoil, subsoil is less fertile and lacks organic materials.

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Roots may struggle to penetrate the subsoil due to its compact nature.
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Soil Layers

Subsoil is part of a sequence, typically found between topsoil and bedrock.

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The garden's subsoil layer was distinct from the rich topsoil above it.
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