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Pronunciation: [ɡlˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

Gley is a soil layer that is often found in wetland areas. There are several synonyms for this term that are commonly used in agricultural and scientific contexts. Some of the most common synonyms for gley include gleization, hydromorphy, and ponding. Gleization typically refers to the process by which soil becomes waterlogged and begins to form gley layers. Hydromorphy is a broader term that can refer to any type of soil that is saturated with water. Finally, ponding refers to the accumulation of water in a low-lying area, which can lead to the formation of gley layers over time. These synonyms are useful for understanding the various ways in which wetland soils can form and evolve over time, and they are commonly used in scientific research and soil classification systems.
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His ambitions have flown, his plans gone a-Gley, and the one thing that could remain was the eager searching for an immediate change, for a reckless occupation in whose pursuit he might gamble with his life and, perhaps, throw it away.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
So it was here; our plans went very much "a-Gley," for I awoke on the morning of the match with a headache, which I knew would completely upset me for the day.
"Burr Junior"
G. Manville Fenn
The wife's assistants, if she has any, are unspeakably in the rough, and little children make all her schemes "gang a-Gley."
"A New Atmosphere"
Gail Hamilton

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