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Gambut

Noun (singular: gambut, plural: gambuts)

Sense 1: A type of soil composed mainly of decayed plant material, typically found in marshy or wetland areas. It is commonly known as peat soil. Gambut is often used as a fuel source.

Sample Sentence: The researchers collected samples of gambut soil from the wetland to study its composition.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of the gambut soil or peat.

Sample Sentence: The farmer used specialized techniques to cultivate crops in the gambut terrain.

Verb (infinitive: gambut)

Sense 1: To set fire to or burn the gambut soil, usually to clear land for agriculture or other purposes.

Sample Sentence: In certain regions, it is common practice to gambut the land before planting certain crops.