damp soil

collocation in English

meaningsofdampandsoil

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damp
adjective
uk
/dæmp/us
/dæmp/
slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant ...
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soil
noun
uk
/sɔɪl/us
/sɔɪl/
the material on the surface of the ground in which ...
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(Definition ofdampandsoilfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Terrestrial crustaceans would be able to persist, alive, indampsoilfor at least a week while the journey from the source area could take as little as two days.
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It evidently lay on side b indampsoil, probably in a cave, for many years.
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It is useful for grazing on heavy anddampsoil.
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There they join other species to sip water fromdampsoilto obtain nutrients for mating.
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A rammed earth wall is built by placingdampsoilin a temporary form.
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Eggs will embryonate in the environment, where they require air anddampsoilto become infective.
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The nuts can simply be pushed into the ground as they are, and they germinate as soon as they are on firm,dampsoil.
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Algae occur naturally in habitats such as inland lakes, inter-tidal zones, anddampsoiland provide a dedicated food source for animals, fish, and invertebrates.
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During this time, urea accumulates in its tissues and water is drawn in from the surroundingdampsoilby osmosis to supply the toad's needs.
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Dampsoilin contact with the cooling tube conducts heat more efficiently than dry soil.
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Generally, dry-and-low-density soil with little or no ground shade will yield the least benefit, while densedampsoilwith considerable shade should perform well.
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Though the plants can often cope with low temperatures, they dislike standing indampsoilduring the winter months.
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The beetles live in shallow tunnels that they dig indampsoilaround fresh and brackish lakes, rivers and ponds.
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All-heal thrives in anydampsoilin full sun or in light shade.
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Savernake has areas ofdampsoil, but no streams.
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The second instar larvae are mobile indampsoiland search down to a depth of 30 centimetres for suitable roots to invade.
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The second instar larvae are mobile indampsoiland invade suitable roots.
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When she has placed enough provisions in the pot, the wasp seals the top withdampsoiland goes off to build another nest.
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It burrows indampsoiland rotting vegetation, and possibly in ant and termite colonies.
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Most caecilians live underground in burrows indampsoil, in rotten wood and under plant debris, but some are aquatic.
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