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agronomist

American  
[uh-gron-uh-mist] / əˈgrɒn ə mɪst /

noun

  1. an expert in the science of soil management and the production of field crops.

    Agronomists discovered that the region could be made remarkably more productive by adding lime to reduce the soil's acidity.

Etymology

Origin of agronomist

agronom(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The impact of these technologies might be felt by the consumer, says Heather Darby, an agronomist and soil specialist at the University of Vermont.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The first steps, at least, are already underway for the 44-year-old agronomist, who was awarded this year's prestigious Africa Food Prize for her research on yams and cassava, both major food staples in Africa.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Bob Shaffer, an agronomist and coffee farmer in Hawaii, said he’s been watching these products for years, and won’t put any of those materials in his compost.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

His mother, Daphne St. Cyr, recalled how Joseph loved school and wanted to become an agronomist.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

After the agronomist had left, they also ate the imported cows and all the brood hens.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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