1. Soil that has been degraded, contaminated, or structurally weakened, reducing its capacity for construction, agriculture, or environmental functions
The compromised soil at the construction site required extensive remediation before building could begin.
O solo comprometido no canteiro de obras exigiu remediação extensiva antes que a construção pudesse começar.
2. Soil with reduced bearing capacity or stability due to contamination, erosion, subsidence, or poor compaction
Compromised soil near the industrial plant contained heavy metals and required special handling.
O solo comprometido perto da planta industrial continha metais pesados e exigiu manipulação especial.