sidedress

/ˈsaɪdɪˌdrɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

a liquid or powdered fertilizer applied to a crop at the side rather than from above to minimize damage to leaves and promote growth.

“The farmer decided to use a sidedress to replenish the nutrients in his cornfield during the growing season.”

Synonyms

  • fertilizer
  • manure
  • top dressing

Antonyms

  • pesticide
  • weed killer