belowground

[US]/[ˈbeləʊ ɡraʊnd]/
[UK]/[ˈbɛloʊ ɡraʊnd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Located or occurring under the surface of the ground.
adv.Under the ground; in the earth.
n.The area beneath the surface of the ground.

Phrases & Collocations

belowground water

belowground structures

belowground storage

belowground pipeline

belowground system

belowground exploration

belowground level

belowground network

belowground environment

belowground utilities

Example Sentences

the belowground root system is crucial for plant stability.

belowground fungal networks help plants share nutrients.

we studied belowground insect activity in the forest floor.

belowground biomass is a significant carbon sink.

the belowground environment influences soil temperature.

belowground water tables fluctuate seasonally.

we used ground-penetrating radar to map belowground structures.

belowground storage of organic matter improves soil health.

the belowground fungal hyphae extend throughout the soil.

belowground drainage systems prevent waterlogging.

we analyzed belowground microbial communities in the samples.

belowground pipelines transport oil and gas.

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