noun
- a type of soil formed under waterlogged conditions, typically sticky and bluish-gray in color, with poor drainage
Usage: technical; soil science
Examples
- The farmer discovered gley soil in the low-lying field after heavy rains.
- Gley forms in areas with high water tables and limited oxygen in the soil.
- The bluish-gray color of gley indicates waterlogging and anaerobic conditions.
- Agricultural drainage systems are often installed to prevent gley formation in productive farmland.
- Wetland ecosystems frequently develop gley soils due to persistent moisture.