plant food

noun

Definition of plant foodnext
as in fertilizer

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Recent Examples of plant food Foods rich in prebiotics Prebiotic foods are mostly fiber-rich plant foods that help feed healthy bacteria. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 Many fertilizers on the market, both liquid and solid plant food, can aid in the growth of your house plants. — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 The company started as an urban mushroom farm in Oakland, CA, that then grew into a national organic gardening brand built around soils, heirloom seeds, plant food, and beginner-friendly grow kits. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026 Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food
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  1. fertilizer
  2. dressing
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  • Haynes explained that the instrument could also extend the lifespan of catalysts for fuel cells, chemical manufacturing and fertilizer production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But in a midterm environment broadly seen as unfavorable to Republicans, Democrats see a competitive opportunity to flip control of Congress amid growing economic discontent over rising gas and fertilizer costs in the agriculture-heavy state.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of fertilizer
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  • The dressings within it ranged in temperatures of 46-50 degrees.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • This thematic dressing followed through to the state banquet in Washington, DC, in March 2026, where the diamond and ruby piece was the final glittering addition to her pink ensemble.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dressing

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