fer·til·ize also Brit fer·til·ise 
/ˈfɚtəˌlaɪz/ verb
fer·til·iz·es; fer·til·ized; fer·til·iz·ing /ˈfɚtəˌlaɪz/ verb 1 [+ obj] a : to make (an egg) able to grow and develop
▪ A single sperm fertilizes an egg.
b : to make (a plant or flower) able to produce seeds
▪ Bees fertilize plants as they collect nectar from flowers. 2 : to make (soil, land, etc.) richer and better able to support plant growth by adding chemicals or a natural substance (such as manure) [+ obj] ▪ He fertilizes the lawn every year. [no obj] ▪ The soil is so rich there is no need to fertilize.
▪ A single sperm fertilizes an egg.
b : to make (a plant or flower) able to produce seeds
▪ Bees fertilize plants as they collect nectar from flowers.
— fer·til·i·za·tion also Brit fer·til·i·sa·tion /ˌfɚtələˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˌfɚtələˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
