earthsample
nounUK /ˈɜːθˌsɑːmpəl/
US /ˈɝːθˌsæmpəl/
A little bit of dirt or rock taken from the ground to look at and study.
The scientist put an earthsample in a jar to take back to the lab.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small amount of material from another planet or moon, collected for study.
The robot brought back an earthsample from Mars.
3. A piece of ground kept in a container to grow plants or watch tiny creatures.
We scooped an earthsample into a cup to see the worms.
4. A test portion of dirt used to check for minerals or pollution.
The team took an earthsample near the river to check the water quality.