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pristine soil

[PRIS-teen SOIL / ˈprɪstiːn sɔɪl]
nounpl: pristine soils
solo pristino
1. Soil that is in its original, uncontaminated, and undisturbed natural state, free from human pollution and degradation
The pristine soil in the remote forest has never been exposed to industrial chemicals.
O solo pristino na floresta remota nunca foi exposto a produtos químicos industriais.
2. Virgin or untouched soil that retains all its natural properties and fertility
Researchers studied pristine soil samples to understand natural soil composition.
Os pesquisadores estudaram amostras de solo pristino para entender a composição natural do solo.
Synonyms
virgin soiluncontaminated soilundisturbed soilnatural soilunspoiled soil
Antonyms
contaminated soilpolluted soildegraded soildisturbed soilcompromised soil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solo pristino
Standard term used in environmental and agricultural contexts
São Paulo
solo intocado
Alternative term emphasizing untouched nature
Portugal
solo virgem
Common European Portuguese alternative
Rio de Janeiro
solo preservado
Term emphasizing preservation aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
unspoiled territory
in its natural state
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