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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How To Fertilize When first planting pansies, Williams encourages the use of fertilizer.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Growing the fern in rice paddies and grinding it into the soil increases rice production without the need for artificial nitrogen fertilizers.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, requiring less water, fertilizer and maintenance than non-native species.
—Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Leaves already affected by the nutrient issue won't green up again, but new leaves shouldn't have brown spots after adding fertilizer.
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—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
Growing the fern in rice paddies and grinding it into the soil increases rice production without the need for artificial nitrogen fertilizers.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, requiring less water, fertilizer and maintenance than non-native species.
—Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Leaves already affected by the nutrient issue won't green up again, but new leaves shouldn't have brown spots after adding fertilizer.
7.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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