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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Fertilizer Burn Fertilizing hydrangeas can also lead to brown leaves if the plant receives too much fertilizer.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Make fertilizer applications every 3 to 4 weeks or use a slow-release product as instructed.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Some potential causes include polluted fertilizers and fomites at the packing facilities, while there are many plausible explanations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Therein lies their value to the Chesapeake Bay, which is beset by excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, runoff from farm field fertilizer and sewage treatment plant discharges, among other sources.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Make fertilizer applications every 3 to 4 weeks or use a slow-release product as instructed.
59.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Some potential causes include polluted fertilizers and fomites at the packing facilities, while there are many plausible explanations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Therein lies their value to the Chesapeake Bay, which is beset by excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, runoff from farm field fertilizer and sewage treatment plant discharges, among other sources.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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