soil science

noun

: a science dealing with soils

called also pedology

soil scientist noun

Examples of soil science in a Sentence

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Humanity’s mandate to exercise dominion implies experimenting with every arena of creation, soil science, finance, neurology, and now neural networks, while refusing to idolize any fragment of that creation. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025 For example, more than half the bachelor programs didn't meet the threshold, including a nationally renowned soil science program at Purdue. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Hazen also sees possible applications in oncology, soil science and language evolution. Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for soil science

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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soil science

noun
: the science of soils

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