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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All farmers used natural fertilizer, 87 percent of farmers used bio-pesticides and 23 percent of farmers practiced crop rotation.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, those who raise chickens have a steady supply of organic fertilizer, so keep this significant gardening enhancement in mind when evaluating whether chickens are for you.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Starter fertilizers can be used with new lawns to supply some phosphorus for root growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The Black Sea is a key commercial shipping route that has faced some disruption due to the war, affecting the trade in grain and fertilizer in the earlier part of the conflict, though exports have mostly continued as usual in recent months.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, those who raise chickens have a steady supply of organic fertilizer, so keep this significant gardening enhancement in mind when evaluating whether chickens are for you.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Starter fertilizers can be used with new lawns to supply some phosphorus for root growth.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The Black Sea is a key commercial shipping route that has faced some disruption due to the war, affecting the trade in grain and fertilizer in the earlier part of the conflict, though exports have mostly continued as usual in recent months.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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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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