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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It’s stored in piles, often in sheds, until it’s spread on fields as fertilizer.
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
The general statewide recommendation by Texas A&M calls for application of 10-10-10 fertilizer, 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Do not apply ash to lawns until at least March 1 to comply with the Maryland lawn fertilizer law.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
If the soil is less fertile or sandy, provide a slow-release general fertilizer when the plants begin to bloom in spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
The general statewide recommendation by Texas A&M calls for application of 10-10-10 fertilizer, 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Do not apply ash to lawns until at least March 1 to comply with the Maryland lawn fertilizer law.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
If the soil is less fertile or sandy, provide a slow-release general fertilizer when the plants begin to bloom in spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 10 Feb. 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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