ameliorant

noun

ame·​lio·​rant

əˈmēlyərənt,

-lēə-

plural -s

: a substance that aids plant growth primarily by improving the physical condition of the soil

Word History

Etymology

ameliorate + -ant

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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