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peaty soil

peaty soil

3.8
Soil made mostly of old, partly rotted plants that holds water and nutrients
  • noun
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  • Many plants thrive in peaty soil.

Examples

  • A layer of peaty soil helped retain nutrients and encouraged healthy root development.

  • Farmers prefer peaty soil for growing certain vegetables due to its moisture retention.

  • The roses thrived in the peaty soil of her backyard garden.

  • The gardener prefers peaty soil for his plants.

  • The gardener recommended using peaty soil for the new flowerbed to enhance growth.

  • Plants thrive best in peaty soil because it retains moisture and provides essential nutrients.

  • To improve the garden's fertility, we decided to mix in some peaty soil rich in organic matter.

Synonyms

bog soil
vspeaty soil
  • Specialized
7.4

Soil that forms in bogs, very wet and made of dead plants

is rich in organic material and useful for growing plants

How Peaty

peaty soil
3.8
soil
325 1.0

Surface Forms

peaty soil singular
peaty soils plural

Morphology

peaty + soil

The adjective 'peaty' (containing peat) directly modifies 'soil' (earth/ground), so the phrase literally means soil that contains peat; a learner who knows both words can derive this meaning. This adjective+noun composition is compositional and cross-linguistically common, making the expression clearly transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Peaty soil comes from peat, the dark, spongy remains of old, partly rotten plants in wet places, so peaty soil literally means soil full of that material. This soil holds water and nutrients, which is why it is 'rich in organic matter' and helps plants grow.