hardpan
noun
hard·​pan
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Definition of hardpan
1
: a cemented or compacted and often clayey layer in soil that is impenetrable by roots
2
: a fundamental part : bedrock
Examples of hardpan in a Sentence
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This hardpan is called caleche, and is equivalent to a 2-inch thick layer of concrete. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Thinking of becoming a gardener? Here’s a primer for southern Idaho," 31 Jan. 2018 But the wind was gusting to 30 mph, and the sun baked out greens that became like Texas hardpan. — Doug Ferguson, Orange County Register, "Big wind and wild outcomes at Match Play," 23 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hardpan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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