variants
also British fertiliser
plural fertilizers
: a substance (such as manure or a special chemical) that is added to soil to help the growth of plants
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fertilizer. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.
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