fertilizer (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/

Definition

A substance, such as manure or a chemical mixture, used to add nutrients to soil and help plants grow.

Examples

• The gardener bought a bag of organic fertilizer for her vegetable patch.

• Without fertilizer, the crops would not yield as much food.

• Overuse of chemical fertilizer can harm the environment.

How to Use fertilizer

fertilizer for (prepositional phrase)

Specifies the intended recipient or purpose of the fertilizer. — "This fertilizer is specifically designed for acid-loving plants."

fertilizer on (prepositional phrase)

Indicates where the fertilizer is applied. — "They spread fertilizer on the lawn to make it greener."

Synonyms of fertilizer

Words with a similar meaning to fertilizer:

• manure
• plant food
• enrichment

Antonyms of fertilizer

Words with the opposite meaning to fertilizer:

• herbicide
• weedkiller

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