Definition of pedology

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pe·dol·o·gy²

-d

-j

, p

-) KEY

NOUN:

The scientific study of soils, including their origins, characteristics, and uses.

ETYMOLOGY:
pedo-¹ + -logy

OTHER FORMS:
pedo·logic (p

k) KEY or pedo·logi·cal (-

-k

l) KEY (Adjective), pedo·logi·cal·ly(Adverb), pe·dolo·gist(Noun)

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