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fertilizer
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/fɨɾtilɨˈzɐ̃tɨ/fer·ti·li·zan·te
Definitions
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A natural or synthetic substance added to soil to supply essential nutrients for plant growth, improving its fertility.
Usage examples
“Farmers spread fertilizer on the field before sowing.”
“Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can pollute groundwater.”
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apply fertilizernatural fertilizernitrogen fertilizerbuy fertilizer
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That fertilizes; that makes fertile.
Usage examples
“Rain has a fertilizing effect on dry land.”
“The composting process produces valuable fertilizing material.”