Fertilizer

usgb/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/
noun

A substance used to make plants grow better.

Tomatoes need lots of fertilizer to grow tall and produce lots of fruit.
Visual representation of "fertilizer" - A substance used to make plants grow better.

Often appears as...

  • apply fertilizer
  • organic fertilizer
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Agricultural Use

Fertilizer is primarily associated with farming or gardening to help plants grow.

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The farmer spread fertilizer in the fields to improve the yield.
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Type Variations

Different plants require different types of fertilizers, such as nitrogen or phosphate-based.

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For her rose bushes, she used a fertilizer rich in phosphorus.
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Not Always Positive

Excessive use of fertilizer can harm the environment, so it's not always seen positively.

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The runoff from too much fertilizer polluted the nearby lake.
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