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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A scientist who studies origins, composition and distribution of soils and the materials from which soils are formed.
2. 2
   A scientist who specializes in pedology (child development).
3. 3
   A scientist who specializes in pedology (soil science).
4. 4
   A scientist who studies soil as a component of natural systems.

Etymology

From pedology + -ist.

Related phrases

soil science

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