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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Fuel and fertilizer prices shot up, stimulating inflation worldwide.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
While traditional farming methods avoid insecticides and fertilizers, the soccer fields are another story.
—Mariana Martínez Barba and Julitàn Trejo Bax, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
These challenges have been exacerbated in recent years, particularly with major price fluctuations and disruptions to food, energy, and fertilizer supply chains.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This is a great time to test your soil and add amendments like compost, manure, or slow-release fertilizers, followed by a layer of mulch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
While traditional farming methods avoid insecticides and fertilizers, the soccer fields are another story.
—Mariana Martínez Barba and Julitàn Trejo Bax, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
These challenges have been exacerbated in recent years, particularly with major price fluctuations and disruptions to food, energy, and fertilizer supply chains.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This is a great time to test your soil and add amendments like compost, manure, or slow-release fertilizers, followed by a layer of mulch.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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