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over·fer·til·ize | \ ˌō-vər-ˈfər-tə-ˌlīz 
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\overfertilized; overfertilizing
Definition of overfertilize
: to fertilize (something, such as a crop) more than is necessary or appropriate
… can grow in various habitats, including soil that has been overfertilized. — Discover Don't try to force it to grow where it's not suited, don't overwater, don't overfertilize and don't get so obsessed with having a weedless yard.— Jim Auchmutey Some manures … can be tilled directly into the soil without worry of overfertilizing.— Brian Barth
Other Words from overfertilize
overfertilization \ ˌō-vər-ˌfər-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən \ noun, plural overfertilizations
\ noun, plural overfertilizations
… overfertilization can cause the plant to be in an undesirable state at time of harvest. — Hal Lemmon
Though peonies are hearty feeders, avoid overfertilization, especially with nitrogen. — Bob Polomski
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The first known use of overfertilize was in 1858
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