ScienceAugust 16, 2026

solubilizing

SOL-yuh-blahy-zing

Definition

The process of making a substance, typically a mineral or nutrient, able to be dissolved in a liquid or soil solution.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'solubilis' (that can be loosened or dissolved) and the suffix '-ize,' which signifies a process or action. The word entered English in the 19th century to describe chemical or biological dissolution.

In the news

The article describes bacteria that are 'phosphorus-solubilising,' meaning they help plants access phosphorus by making it soluble in the soil. This is crucial because it helps farmers increase crop yields naturally.

IIPR Scientists Develop New Technique To Boost Pulse Crop Production

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