noun
- a scientist who studies soil, its formation, classification, and properties
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The pedologist collected soil samples from different depths in the field.
- As a pedologist, she specializes in analyzing soil composition and fertility.
- The agricultural team consulted a pedologist before planting the new crops.
- The pedologist’s research helped farmers understand which soils were best for growing corn.
- After years of study, he became a certified pedologist working for the Department of Agriculture.
- The pedologist used specialized tools to measure soil pH and nutrient levels.