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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In agriculture for example, direct subsidies of more than $635 billion a year are driving excessive use of fertilizers that degrade soil and water and harm human health.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Take care not to use too much fertilizer, though, as overfertilizing can cause plants to produce new, tender growth, which attracts thrips.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
The first option is foliar-feeding plants with liquid fertilizer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
At that time in the city, there were only a few options for disposing of a deceased pet’s body: throw it into the River Thames, toss it out with the rubbish or take it to a rendering plant to be turned into glue or fertilizer.
—Rachel Nuwer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Take care not to use too much fertilizer, though, as overfertilizing can cause plants to produce new, tender growth, which attracts thrips.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
The first option is foliar-feeding plants with liquid fertilizer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
At that time in the city, there were only a few options for disposing of a deceased pet’s body: throw it into the River Thames, toss it out with the rubbish or take it to a rendering plant to be turned into glue or fertilizer.
—Rachel Nuwer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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