fertiliser

fɛrˈtɪlˌaɪzər

Definitions

1. noun

a substance added to the soil to promote plant growth and increase crop yields

“The farmer applied fertiliser to the field to prepare it for planting.”

2. verb

to add fertiliser to the soil

“The gardener fertilised the soil to make it more fertile.”

Synonyms

  • compost
  • fertilizer
  • manure

Antonyms

  • pesticide
  • toxin
  • weed killer