soil science

noun

: a science dealing with soils

called also pedology

soil scientist noun

Examples of soil science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Continue into Lewiston for Clearwater Canyon Cellars, where winemaker Coco Umiker holds a doctorate in wine microbiology and her husband Karl holds a master’s in soil science. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

They’re named after the Russian biochemist Sergei Winogradsky, who invented these columns in the service of soil science. — Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 14 May 2026

Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soil science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

soil science

noun

: the science of soils