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clayey soil

[/ˈkleɪ.i sɔɪl/]
nounpl: clayey soils
solo argiloso
1. Soil with a high content of clay particles, characterized by poor drainage, high water retention, and compaction when wet
The garden has clayey soil that becomes waterlogged during heavy rains.
O jardim tem solo argiloso que fica encharcado durante chuvas intensas.
2. In agriculture and construction, soil predominantly composed of clay minerals with grain size less than 0.002 mm
Clayey soil is difficult to work with for construction projects.
O solo argiloso é difícil de trabalhar em projetos de construção.
Synonyms
clay soilheavy soilargillaceous soilterra argilosasolo argiloso
Antonyms
sandy soilloamy soillight soilsolo arenososolo franco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo argiloso
Most common term used in agricultural and construction contexts
São Paulo
terra roxa argilosa
Specific reference when discussing the characteristic reddish clayey soil of the region
Portugal
solo argiloso
Standard term used in Portuguese soil science and agriculture

Related Idioms & Phrases

feet of clay - metaphor for weakness despite apparent strength
clay pigeon - a target; something easily defeated
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