TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
PEDOLOGY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pedology
1, record 1, English, pedology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scientific discipline that is concerned with all aspects of soils, including their physical and chemical properties, the role of organisms in soil production and in relation to soil character, the description of soil units, and the origin and formation of soils. 2, record 1, English, - pedology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It's one of two main branches of soil science, the other being edaphology. Pedology deals with pedogenesis, soil morphology, soil classification. 3, record 1, English, - pedology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes terms which refer to branches of soil science, such as pedology and edaphology are used as if synonymous with soil science. 4, record 1, English, - pedology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pédologie
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9dologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui étudie les sols et les horizons dans leurs relations réciproques (c'est-à-dire la couverture pédologique), ainsi que leurs caractères physiques, chroniques, hydriques, biologiques en lien avec leur position dans le paysage. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9dologie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pédologie comporte donc deux divisions fondamentales : [L'une] liée à l'aspect statique de la science des sols : en particulier l'étude des constituants des sols, lesquels peuvent être minéraux ou organiques. En agronomie, l'étude des propriétés du sol permet de définir la fertilité. [L'autre] liée à l'aspect dynamique : la pédogénèse définit les processus physico-chimiques de la formation des sols et sert de base à la classification génétique des sols. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9dologie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pedología
1, record 1, Spanish, pedolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estudio del suelo en sí mismo y en sus relaciones con el medio en sus pedogénesis y sus implicaciones prácticas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pedología estudia la descripción, génesis y clasificación de los suelos, mientras que la edafología es la ciencia que trata del suelo únicamente en tanto que medio vital para los seres vivos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Algunos autores clasifican la "edafología" y la "pedología" como dos ramas pertenecientes a la "ciencia del suelo". Otros tratan estos tres términos como sinónimos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - pedolog%C3%ADa
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: