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pedological

pedological

1 9.9
Relating to soil and how it forms
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛdəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: pedológico
  • The findings of the pedological report highlighted the importance of soil conservation in preventing erosion.

Examples

  • The researchers conducted a pedological study to better understand soil health and its impact on agriculture.

  • Although a relationship exists between pedological and vegetative factors, the character of the relationship varies greatly from area to area.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In her pedological analysis, she examined the soil profiles to determine their characteristics and formation history.

Synonyms

edaphic
vspedological
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to soil and how it affects plant growth

focuses on scientific study of soils and how they form

Surface Forms

pedological positive

Morphology

pedological = pedology (semi-transparent) = pedology + ical

Formed regularly from 'pedology' + '-ical', but 'pedology' is a technical term unfamiliar to many learners, so the relation is only somewhat accessible.

Etymology

Pedological comes from a different Greek root, pedon, meaning 'soil' or 'ground'; think of the 'ground under your feet' to remember it, so in this sense it means the scientific study of soils.