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Topic: Nature

subsocial

IPA: //sʌbˈsoʊʃəl//

KK: /sʌbˈsoʊʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a tendency to associate with others in a group but without a structured or complex social system.

Example: The subsocial insects live in groups but do not have a defined hierarchy like bees or ants.

subsoil

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/

KK: /sʌbˌsɔɪl/

noun

Definition: The layer of earth that is located below the top layer of soil, often containing minerals and nutrients.

Example: Farmers often test the subsoil to understand the health of their crops.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn over or break up the layer of soil that is below the topsoil, often to improve its condition for planting.

Example: Farmers often subsoil their fields to enhance crop growth.

subsolar

IPA: //sʌbˈsoʊlər//

KK: /sʌbˈsoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a position directly under the sun or in the area where the sun is directly overhead.

Example: The subsolar point is the location on Earth where the sun is at its zenith.

subspecific

IPA: /sʌbˈspɪsɪfɪk/

KK: /sʌbˈspɪsɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific group within a species, often used in scientific contexts to categorize organisms.

Example: The researchers identified a subspecific variation of the butterfly that was unique to this region.

substance

IPA: /ˈsʌbstəns/

KK: /ˈsʌbstəns/

noun

Definition: A type of material or matter that has specific qualities or characteristics.

Example: Water is a substance that is essential for life.

subsurface

IPA: //sʌbˈsɜːrfɪs//

KK: /sʌbˈsɜrfɪs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located beneath a surface, especially under the ground or water.

Example: The subsurface layers of soil are important for plant growth.

noun

Definition: Material that is located just below the surface of the ground, such as soil or rock that is not visible from above.

Example: The construction project required drilling into the subsurface to assess the soil conditions.

subtaxon

IPA: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

KK: /sʌbˈtæksɒn/

noun

Definition: A category that is part of a larger group in biological classification.

Example: The scientist discovered a new subtaxon within the existing species.

subtemperate

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛmpərɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛmpərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the colder areas within the temperate climate zones, which are characterized by moderate temperatures.

Example: The subtemperate regions experience cooler weather compared to the more temperate areas.

subterranean

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.n/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛr.ə.neɪ.ən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is located or occurs beneath the surface of the earth.

Example: The archaeologists discovered subterranean tunnels that had been used centuries ago.

subterraneous

IPA: /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.əs/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛrənɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or existing below the surface of the ground.

Example: The subterraneous tunnels were used for secret transportation.

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