agronomist

[ uh-gron-uh-mist ]

noun

1. an expert in the science of soil management and the production of field crops:

   Agronomists discovered that the region could be made remarkably more productive by adding lime to reduce the soil's acidity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agronomist¹

agronom(y) ( def ) + -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

According to the publication, customers can expect to see “lively ads that showcase the efforts of agronomists, master roasters and the baristas whipping up the beverages.”

From Salon

After the 1967 war, Halevi and her husband, an agronomist, hosted a farmer from Gaza in their living room at the request of Israeli officials, eager to encourage economic ties.

From Seattle Times

“It’s not a new crop by any means,” says Dr. Heather Darby, agronomist and soils specialist at the University of Vermont.

From Salon

"With this war going on right now, I'm not sure it's even possible," said Brodutch, an agronomist studying to be a nurse.

From Reuters

The new tree seeds, developed by agronomists at Starbucks’ Costa Rica farm Hacienda Alsacia, are resistant to coffee leaf rust, a disease exacerbated by climate change.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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