hardpan

/ˌhɑrdˈpæn/
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Definitions of hardpan
  1. noun
    crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
    synonyms: caliche
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    type of:
    dirt, soil
    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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