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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The concept involves producing in harmony with nature by reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides, working with cover cropping and intercropping, considering how the land should be cared for, and increasing fertilization so the product becomes healthier and better quality.
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Place a tablespoon of a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) one inch beneath each bulb for better blooms.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Fertilize container petunias weekly or biweekly with a diluted general-purpose liquid fertilizer when watering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
In Sri Lanka in 2021, the government banned chemical fertilizers, one of many policies imposed in an effort to shore up dwindling foreign currency reserves caused by years of economic mismanagement.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Place a tablespoon of a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) one inch beneath each bulb for better blooms.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Fertilize container petunias weekly or biweekly with a diluted general-purpose liquid fertilizer when watering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
In Sri Lanka in 2021, the government banned chemical fertilizers, one of many policies imposed in an effort to shore up dwindling foreign currency reserves caused by years of economic mismanagement.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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