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.

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Etymology

Origin of agronomist

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

Example Sentences

Al-Nazir Ali Babiker, an agronomist, said the loss of tree cover could cause more severe seasonal flooding because the "forest acted as a barrier" against rising waters.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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

Running in a crowded field, Vargas Llosa emerged as a favorite in early polls, which catapulted him to a runoff against agronomist Alberto Fujimori in 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

Simpler, more effective measures include planting better grass for grazing and regularly moving cattle from pasture to pasture, said Beto Veríssimo, an agronomist who co-founded an environmental nonprofit called Imazon.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 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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