bacterize

/ˈbæktəˌraɪz/
verb
  1. To treat or inoculate something with bacteria, especially to improve growth or health.
    • Gardeners often bacterize seeds before planting to help them resist disease.
    • The company developed a method to bacterize wastewater and break down pollutants.
    • Farmers bacterize the soil to add natural nutrients for their crops.
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