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Recent Examples of fertilizer
The fluoride used in public systems is typically not naturally occurring fluoride and is instead sourced from the phosphate fertilizer industry, where it’s captured during processing to prevent environmental emissions.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
With respect to pesticides, fertilizers and other agricultural materials — many of which contain PFAS — the Environmental Improvement Board would consult with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture before setting rules on these subjects.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In its own readout, the Kremlin said the Black Sea truce would come into effect only once the U.S. had lifted sanctions on its fertilizers and agricultural trade while expanding access to ports and payment systems.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
All farmers used natural fertilizer, 87 percent of farmers used bio-pesticides and 23 percent of farmers practiced crop rotation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
With respect to pesticides, fertilizers and other agricultural materials — many of which contain PFAS — the Environmental Improvement Board would consult with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture before setting rules on these subjects.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In its own readout, the Kremlin said the Black Sea truce would come into effect only once the U.S. had lifted sanctions on its fertilizers and agricultural trade while expanding access to ports and payment systems.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
All farmers used natural fertilizer, 87 percent of farmers used bio-pesticides and 23 percent of farmers practiced crop rotation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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If your soil is very poor, work in some compost or aged manure before planting, and your marigolds should grow just fine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Microorganisms in cow manure digest organic matter, releasing biogas – a mix of methane and carbon dioxide.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Change the dressing once a day, ideally after cleaning the area.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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The acidity of the tomatoes helps cut through the richness of the dressing.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There, the elephants browsed on whatever plant foods were available, from elm and spruce to thistles and mistletoe.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Proteins are generally not the problem–there are plenty of protein-rich plant foods, from tofu, garbanzo beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds, to whole grains.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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