Definition of Hardpan

1. Noun. Crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions.

Exact synonyms: Caliche
Generic synonyms: Dirt, Soil

Definition of Hardpan

1. n. The hard substratum. Same as Hard pan, under Hard, a.

Definition of Hardpan

1. a layer of hard subsoil [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hardpan

1. A very dense soil layer caused by compaction or cementation of soil particles by organic matter, silica, sesquioxides (aluminum and iron) or calcium carbonate, for example. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hardpan

hardliner
hardly
hardly a(a)
hardmouthed
hardness
hardness
hardnesses
hardness scale
hardnose
hardnoses
hardoke
hardokes
hardpack
hardpacks
hardpan (current term)
hardpan (current term)
hardpans
hards
hardscrabble
hardset
hardship
hardships
hardstand
hardstanding
hardstandings
hardstands
hardstemmed bulrush
hardstem bulrush
hardtack
hardtacks

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