soil science

noun

the science that deals with the study of soils.

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Nearby words

soil group, soil mechanics, soil one's hands, soil pipe, soil profile, soil science, soil stack, soilage, soilure, soiree, soissons

Origin of soil science

First recorded in 1935–40

Also called pedology.

Related forms

soil scientist, noun

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