fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that fertilizes
specifically
: a substance (such as manure or a chemical mixture) used to make soil more fertile
Examples of fertilizer in a Sentence
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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Thomas Biesheuvel, Fortune Asia, 25 Apr. 2024
And a gravel garden full of water-wise plants that don’t require pesticides, fertilizers or mowing can help promote biodiversity by creating a happy habitat for local birds, pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
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Thomas Biesheuvel, Fortune Asia, 25 Apr. 2024
And a gravel garden full of water-wise plants that don’t require pesticides, fertilizers or mowing can help promote biodiversity by creating a happy habitat for local birds, pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌī-zər
: a substance (as manure or a chemical) used to make soil produce larger or more plant life
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