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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Fertilize Tropical Hibiscus After Pruning Tropical hibiscus benefits from a fertilizer application after pruning.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Called ToFuel, the four-year, innovative project aims to convert tomato processing residues into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while also producing valuable by-products such as fertilizer, animal feed, and nutritional oil.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The stock analysts also initiated coverage of Yuntianhua as China’s top fertilizer producers with 10% of the domestic market and 20% of the market for fertilizer inputs.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Cleaning Products And Chemicals Paint, fertilizer, weed killer, pool cleaners, and other temperature-sensitive chemicals should be brought indoors for the winter to prevent freezing and deterioration.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Called ToFuel, the four-year, innovative project aims to convert tomato processing residues into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while also producing valuable by-products such as fertilizer, animal feed, and nutritional oil.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
The stock analysts also initiated coverage of Yuntianhua as China’s top fertilizer producers with 10% of the domestic market and 20% of the market for fertilizer inputs.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 14 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 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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