Soil Conditioner (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity; "gypsum can be used as a soil conditioner".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The farmer added a soil conditioner to the clay soil to make it more suitable for planting.
- Gypsum is often used as a soil conditioner in agriculture to loosen compacted soil.
- The company developed a new organic soil conditioner that not only improved soil structure but also promoted beneficial microbial activity.
- Before planting the trees, the landscape architect applied a soil conditioner to the poor soil in the garden.
- The gardener mixed a soil conditioner into the potting mix to improve drainage and aeration for the roots of the plants.