soil science

noun

: a science dealing with soils

called also pedology

soil scientist noun

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Planting a tree or tending to a garden is a simple way for individuals to contribute to the climate fight, Chris Cerveny, a soil science and agronomy expert and co-founder of Just Good Soil, an agricultural company that focuses on regenerative gardening practices, told ABC News. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 The experience pushed her to pursue a master’s degree in crop and soil science. Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 Brooke Williams, a Tuskegee graduate student studying plant and soil science with a concentration in sustainability, has worked with the center’s innovative containerized-growing system. Adam Stone, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Giuliano has an expansive background in sustainable farming, working at composting facilities and teaching gardening to children before becoming an apprentice at the Rodale Institute and creating soil science content on social media. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soil science

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soil science was in 1915

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“Soil science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soil%20science. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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soil science

noun
: the science of soils

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