soil science
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of soil science
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Inspired by the practice of composting livestock, Spade set up a five-month pilot project with the soil science department at Washington State University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
But there is one broadly applicable recommendation, according to John Reganold, a professor of soil science and agroecology at Washington State University: Increase organic matter in the soil.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
In the Canadian Prairies, the severe drought that shrank production of grains and canola is likely to extend into 2022, said Colin Laroque, professor of soil science at University of Saskatchewan.
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2021
A thorough yet readable basic soil science text at a level comfortable for university non-science majors.
From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Solomon, Steve
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