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topsoilthe upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːpˌsɔɪl/

Korean meaning: 영양분과 유기물이 가장 풍부한 토양의 최상층

Korean pronunciation: **탑**소일

Example Sentences

  • The farmer was devastated when heavy rain washed away years of carefully cultivated topsoil.
  • My grandmother's secret to amazing vegetables was never disturbing the precious topsoil in her garden.
  • The lazy gardener thought all soil was the same until he accidentally planted flowers in subsoil instead of topsoil - they grew about as well as his cooking skills.

topsoil

NOUN

//ˈtɑːpˌsɔɪl//

the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter

topsoil concept
💡 Concept

the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɑːpˌsɔɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

🌳Etymology

Roottop + soil

Origin

16세기에 'top'(위)과 'soil'(토양)이 결합하여 만들어진 합성어로, 말 그대로 '위쪽 흙'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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oil
boil
coil
foil

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📝Examples

The farmer was devastated when heavy rain washed away years of carefully cultivated topsoil.

My grandmother's secret to amazing vegetables was never disturbing the precious topsoil in her garden.

😄 Fun example

The lazy gardener thought all soil was the same until he accidentally planted flowers in subsoil instead of topsoil - they grew about as well as his cooking skills.

Environmental scientists warn that topsoil loss is one of the most serious threats to global food security.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

surface soilhumus layerA horizonproductive soil

Antonyms

subsoilbedrockhardpan

Related

erosionagriculturefertilitycompostcultivation