Definitions for hardpan
ˈhɑrdˌpænhard·pan

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1. caliche, hardpannoun

   crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions

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1. hardpannoun

   A distinct layer of soil that is largely impervious to water.

2. hardpannoun

   A dry lake.

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1. Hardpan

   In soil science, agriculture and gardening, hardpan or soil pan is a dense layer of soil, usually found below the uppermost topsoil layer. There are different types of hardpan, all sharing the general characteristic of being a distinct soil layer that is largely impervious to water. Some hardpans are formed by deposits in the soil that fuse and bind the soil particles. These deposits can range from dissolved silica to matrices formed from iron oxides and calcium carbonate. Others are man-made, such as hardpan formed by compaction from repeated plowing, particularly with moldboard plows, or by heavy traffic or pollution.

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1. hardpan

   Hardpan is a hardened or cemented layer of soil, usually made up of clay, that is largely impervious to water. It is typically located below the uppermost topsoil layer and can severely limit the ability of plants to grow deep roots, thus restricting their access to nutrients and water. This layer can be brought to the surface through erosion or farming practices, making it difficult for new plants to establish roots.

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1. Hardpannoun

   the hard substratum. Same as Hard pan, under Hard, a

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1. Hardpan

   In soil science, agriculture and gardening, hardpan or ouklip is a general term for a dense layer of soil, usually found below the uppermost topsoil layer. There are different types of hardpan, all sharing the general characteristic of being a distinct soil layer that is largely impervious to water. Some hardpans are formed by deposits in the soil that fuse and bind the soil particles. These deposits can range from dissolved silica to matrices formed from iron oxides and calcium carbonate. Others are man-made, such as hardpan formed by compaction from repeated plowing, particularly with moldboard plows, or by heavy traffic or pollution.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hardpan in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hardpan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hardpan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hardpan
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardpan
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardpan
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hardpan