palaeopedology


palaeopedology

(ˌpælɪəʊpɪˈdɒlədʒɪ) n (Geological Science) geology the study of ancient soils

paleopedology, palaeopedology

the branch of pedology that studies the soil conditions of past geologic ages. — paleopedologist, palaeopedologist, n. — paleopedologic, palaeopedologic, paleopedological, palaeopedological, adj.See also: Soil