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aarde, bodem
the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow
Voorbeelden
Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields.
Zware regenval kan ervoor zorgen dat de grond erodeert, wat de gewasopbrengsten beïnvloedt.
02
grondgebied, nationale bodem
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state, often referring to land within a country's borders
Voorbeelden
Diplomatic relations improved once the embassy was built on foreign soil.
De diplomatieke betrekkingen verbeterden zodra de ambassade op vreemde bodem was gebouwd.
to soil
01
bevuilen, besmeuren
to make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt
Voorbeelden
The artist was upset when paint splattered and soiled the canvas.
De kunstenaar was van streek toen de verf spetterde en het canvas bevuilde.
1.1
bevuilen, verontreinigen
to dirty something by defecating on or in it
Voorbeelden
She was upset when she discovered the cat had soiled her favorite chair.
Ze was van streek toen ze ontdekte dat de kat haar favoriete stoel had bevuild.
Lexicale Boom
subsoil
undersoil
soil
