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greensand

greensand

1 9.9
A greenish rock made of sand that forms under the sea and makes good soil
  • noun
  • /ˈɡriːnˌsænd/
  • Specialized
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  • The Cochrane-brand Uni-GLAS line includes FRP softeners and filters (multimedia, brim, iron removal, and manganese greensand).

Examples

  • Many farmers add greensand to their soil to boost potassium levels and enhance plant growth.

  • At Hardham, there was a junction with the Greensand Way Roman road to Lewes and a posting station near the junction.

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  • Both the Plainville and Westford projects are pressurized greensand filtration plants that will use UV disinfection as a third barrier in their treatment processes.

    Academic text (2002)

  • When mixed with compost, greensand can help create a nutrient-rich medium for growing vegetables.

  • Greensand is often used in gardening to improve soil quality and provide essential nutrients.

Surface Forms

greensand singular
greensands plural

Morphology

greensand = green + sand (transparent) = green + sand

The meaning is the literal combination of 'green' + 'sand' describing olive-green sandstone, so learners knowing the components can infer the basic sense.

Etymology

The word greensand is simply green + sand, meaning 'green' and 'sand'. It names a greenish sand or sandstone often made from a green mineral, so the name tells you the rock's colour and what it is made of.