soil science

noun

soil science

noun

1

The scientific study of the formation, classification, mapping, and the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.

Related terms: edaphology, materials science, pedology, soil biochemistry, soil chemistry, soil conservation, soil genesis, soil management, soil mechanics, soil microbiology, soil mineralogy, soil physics

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