fertilizer
nounmasculine/ɐˈðuβu/medium
a·du·bo
Definition
A substance, often organic or chemical, added to soil to improve plant growth.
He spread fertilizer on the vegetable patch.
Organic fertilizer is better for the environment.
Common collocations
organic fertilizerchemical fertilizerapply fertilizer
Etymology
Do latim *adobum*, particípio passado de *adobāre* ('preparar, temperar').