fertilise
Add soil nutrients
Fertilise is the British spelling of fertilize.
To fertilise is to make fertile—to cause reproduction or growth.
Sperm fertilises an egg, creating an embryo.
Farmers fertilise soil by adding nutrients.
The word extends to ideas: Travel fertilised her imagination.
Fertilisation is the noun form.
Form a mental notion
- procreateGenerate offspring sexually
- spermMale reproductive cell
- eggReproductive cell in shell
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
embryo · conception · inseminate · impregnate · ovum · gamete · IVF · reproductive
Animal waste as fertilizer
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
soil amendment · humus · organic matter · vermicompost · bone meal · blood meal · green manure · biofertilizer
Floral reproductive grains
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
- anthersPollen-producing stamen parts
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- ovulesImmature plant seeds
cross-pollination · self-pollination · pollinators · bees · butterflies · flowering · nectar · pistil
conceive
Form a mental notion
zygote · embryo · conception · inseminate · impregnate · ovum · gamete · IVF · reproductive · fecundate
manure
Animal waste as fertilizer
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
potassium · soil amendment · humus · organic matter · vermicompost · bone meal · blood meal · green manure · biofertilizer · mulching
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
ovules · cross-pollination · self-pollination · pollinators · bees · butterflies · flowering · nectar · pistil · germination
amend
Modify or correct
nourish · replenish · revitalize · invigorate · improve · augment · vitalize · energize · stimulate · enrich
- fertilized eggPost-conception cell
- fertility clinicReproductive medicine facility
- fertility treatmentMedical help conceiving
- fertility issuesDifficulty achieving pregnancy
- fertility drugsMedications aiding reproduction
- in vitro fertilisationLaboratory-assisted reproduction technique
fertilize, fertility, infertility, fertilizing, fertilized, fertilizes, fertiliser, fertilisers, fertilised