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 idea is that coffee grounds act as a natural fertilizer and organic soil amendment.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
However, during powerful space weather events, signal disruptions and losses can impact everyday operations ranging from planting to fertilizer application.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Apply two to three pounds of a 5-10-5 NPK fertilizer per 100 square feet of planting area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Nitrate is a nitrogen compound found in fertilizer as well as animal and human waste.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
However, during powerful space weather events, signal disruptions and losses can impact everyday operations ranging from planting to fertilizer application.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Apply two to three pounds of a 5-10-5 NPK fertilizer per 100 square feet of planting area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Nitrate is a nitrogen compound found in fertilizer as well as animal and human waste.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 18 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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