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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Conflicting advice abounds regarding fertilizer timing.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Many commercial potting soils contain slow-release fertilizer providing all the nutrients the plant requires for the first season in its new home.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Feed all foliage plants in containers with a slow release fertilizer.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Incorporating fungal biodiversity into agricultural planning offers a powerful hedge against food system risk, helping companies navigate fertilizer volatility, regulatory pressures, and the growing need to demonstrate climate-resilient practices.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Many commercial potting soils contain slow-release fertilizer providing all the nutrients the plant requires for the first season in its new home.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Feed all foliage plants in containers with a slow release fertilizer.
81.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
Incorporating fungal biodiversity into agricultural planning offers a powerful hedge against food system risk, helping companies navigate fertilizer volatility, regulatory pressures, and the growing need to demonstrate climate-resilient practices.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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