1. present participle of azotise; to combine or treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: azotizing); technical/chemistry term

Examples

• The process of azotising the soil improves its fertility for crops.
• Bacteria are azotising the organic matter in the compost heap.
• The chemist is azotising the compound to increase its nitrogen content.
• Azotising agents are used in various industrial applications.
• The treatment involves azotising the material under controlled conditions.