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单词 soil-like
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Definition of soil-like in English:

soil-like

adjective
  • Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.

    worms excrete a soil-like, rich, dark humus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mature compost is a stable material with a content called humus that's dark brown or black in appearance and has a soil-like or "earthy" smell.
    • Portland cement is made by crushing, heating, and crushing again a mixture of rocks and soil-like substances, the main ones being types of limestone, chalk and clay.
    • Grabbing a handful of the finished compost from below a silver tarp, he ran the coarse, dark, soil-like grains through his fingers, gauging the feel of the organic material it contains, specifically the healthy bacteria and fungus that will promote plant growth.
    • This crumbly, soil-like material improves soil texture by increasing the drainage of heavy clay soils and the water and nutrient retention of light, sandy soils.
    • Soil-like material found at the base of the cliffs should also be dried and soaked to break down any remaining rock fragments.
    • Composting breaks down waste materials from your garden and kitchen into a nutrient-rich, dark, soil-like matter that can be used to amend your soil.
    Synonyms
    dirt-like

Definition of soil-like in US English:

soil-like

adjective
  • Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.

    worms excrete a soil-like, rich, dark humus
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Portland cement is made by crushing, heating, and crushing again a mixture of rocks and soil-like substances, the main ones being types of limestone, chalk and clay.
    • Grabbing a handful of the finished compost from below a silver tarp, he ran the coarse, dark, soil-like grains through his fingers, gauging the feel of the organic material it contains, specifically the healthy bacteria and fungus that will promote plant growth.
    • Composting breaks down waste materials from your garden and kitchen into a nutrient-rich, dark, soil-like matter that can be used to amend your soil.
    • Soil-like material found at the base of the cliffs should also be dried and soaked to break down any remaining rock fragments.
    • Mature compost is a stable material with a content called humus that's dark brown or black in appearance and has a soil-like or "earthy" smell.
    • This crumbly, soil-like material improves soil texture by increasing the drainage of heavy clay soils and the water and nutrient retention of light, sandy soils.
    Synonyms
    dirt-like
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