Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary

The lingo of soil science is a language unto itself. Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary defines soil science terms accurately and clearly for professionals working in agronomy, building construction, civil engineering, forestry, environmental science and planning, geology, hydrology, petrology, and plant science. This volume includes over 4,000 terms and definitions derived from sources in soil science, geography, biochemistry, applied ecology, microbiology, and remote sensing. It also provides 60 detailed illustrations, appendices for SI units, tables on soil classification, and the appropriate French term after each definition.