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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These fertilizers not only improve agricultural productivity but also reduce the volume of waste requiring disposal.
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Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pettis uses a diluted water-soluble fertilizer every three weeks starting after the last frost in spring and ending in early August.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Plus, excess capacity at home can be used for manufacturing alternative products for world markets, such as fertilizers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
For decades, fertilizers made from biosolids or sewage sludge have been promoted as a sustainable way to recycle municipal waste.
—Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pettis uses a diluted water-soluble fertilizer every three weeks starting after the last frost in spring and ending in early August.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Plus, excess capacity at home can be used for manufacturing alternative products for world markets, such as fertilizers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
For decades, fertilizers made from biosolids or sewage sludge have been promoted as a sustainable way to recycle municipal waste.
—Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 21 Jan. 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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