FERTILIZER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizer

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Definition of fertilizer

as in manure

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Recent Examples of fertilizer And in nearby Burley, home to milk processing and fertilizer plants, Susan Rios' world has been upended by ICE's crackdown. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 Fertilizing issues, including using too much fertilizer, can lead to brown leaves due to salt buildup in the soil. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Ukraine war reverberates globally The war has had global repercussions for fuel, fertilizer and grain shipments — and for geopolitics, widening divisions between Russia and the West. — Edith M. Lederer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Feed With Potassium Hair recommends using a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer

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Meanwhile, without the animal manure that farmers once used to enrich the soil, the farmers’ seedlings struggle to germinate.

— Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
People tend to think of waste as trash, sewage, slag, manure and other seemingly useless or disgusting substances.

— Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of manure

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Eating a mixture of protein-rich plant foods can overcome deficiencies in one particular plant food.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

Definition of plant food

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