For Hardpan we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Construction, Gardening, Golf and Physical Geography.

Hardpan (Agriculture)

A hard, compacted, often clayey layer of soil through which roots cannot grow.

Hardpan (Construction)

A compacted layer of soils.

Hardpan (Gardening)

Compacted soil, sometimes new, created by construction. Water will run off and plant roots can not penetrate the layer. Can be broken up.

Hardpan (Golf)

Term given to an area of the golf course (not bunkers or hazards) on which no grass is growing. Shots from hardpan are among the most difficult as it requires a high level of skill to get the club under the ball from such lies.

Hardpan (Physical Geography)

Impervious layer found within the soil. It can result from the precipitation of iron, illuviation of clay or the cementing of sand and gravel by calcium carbonate precipitates.

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