soil

Meanings

• noun

  A mixture of organic matter, minerals, water, and air that provides the foundation for the growth of plants.

  - "The soil in this region is rich and fertile."
  - "Farmers study the composition of the soil to determine the best crops to grow."

• noun

  The ground or earth in general.

  - "The construction crew began digging the foundation for the new building."
  - "The dog buried his bone in the soil."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɔɪl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dirt , earth , dirt , besmirch , dirty , smirch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soil
oil , compost , soil , coil , royal , prestole

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Variants

List of all variants of soil that leads to same result
soil , soiled , soiling , soils , soil pipe , soil pipes , pedology , soil science , soil sciences , soil scientist , soil scientists , soil series , soil serieses , soil her hands , soil his hands , soil one's hands , soil their hands , desert soil , desert soils , Free-Soiler , Free-Soilers , Free-Soilism , Free-Soilisms , free-soil

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Etymology

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Old English seolh, from seolh 'earth, ground', related to seolan 'to creep, crawl'.

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Trivia

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1. Soil is composed of approximately 45% mineral particles, 25% water, 25% air, and 5% organic matter.

2. The study of soil is called pedology.

3. Soil is the foundation for all terrestrial ecosystems and supports approximately 80% of the world's population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fertile soil: Soil that contains sufficient nutrients and moisture to support healthy plant growth.

2. Topsoil: The upper layer of soil, typically rich in organic matter and nutrients, where most plant growth occurs.

3. Soil texture: The physical composition of soil, which affects its ability to retain water and nutrients.

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Culture

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Soil has been an essential part of human civilization since the beginning of agriculture. In literature, soil often symbolizes fertility, growth, and nourishment. Soil conservation is a critical issue in modern times due to the increasing pressure on land resources.

How to Memorize "soil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a handful of rich, dark soil, full of earthworms and other organisms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soil' with the image of a garden or farmland.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sow Onions In Loamy Earth' to remember the definition of soil.

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