stercorate

/stɛr.kəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or sprinkle with dung or manure, especially as a fertilizer.

“The farmer stercorated the fields before planting crops.”

2. noun

a substance, especially dung or manure, used as a fertilizer.

“The stercorate from the farm was used to improve the soil quality.”

Synonyms

  • fertilizer
  • manure

Antonyms

  • pesticide
  • toxic substance