word
pedology
peh-DOL-oh-jee
pɪˈdɒlədʒiListen
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Syllable breakdown
pedology
Dictionary meaning
The scientific study of soils in their natural setting.
History and origin
Greek pedon (ground) + -logy.
Examples
- Pedology revealed that the field's soil was too acidic for the intended crop.
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