edaphology

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (édaphos, ground) +‎ -logy. By surface analysis, edapho- +‎ log +‎ -y or edaph- +‎ -olog +‎ -y or edaph- +‎ -o- +‎ log +‎ -y.

Noun

edaphology (uncountable)

  1. The ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices.

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