fertilizer
word
/ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɝ/
/ˈfɜːtɪˌlaɪzə/
Definition
A fertilizer is a substance added to soil to help plants grow better by providing essential nutrients.
Usage & Nuances
"Fertilizer" is mainly used in agriculture and gardening. It can be natural (like compost or manure) or chemical (synthetic). Don't confuse with "pesticide" (which kills pests). Common collocations: "apply fertilizer," "organic fertilizer."
Spanish: fertilizante - abonoPortuguese (BR): fertilizante - aduboPortuguese (PT): fertilizante - aduboChinese (Simplified): 肥料Chinese (Traditional): 肥料Hindi: उर्वरकArabic: سمادBengali: সারRussian: удобрениеJapanese: 肥料Vietnamese: phân bónKorean: 비료Turkish: gübreUrdu: کھادIndonesian: pupuk
Example Sentences
Farmers use fertilizer to help their crops grow.
basic
You should add fertilizer to the soil for better flowers.
basic
This plant needs more fertilizer to stay healthy.
basic
We switched to organic fertilizer in our garden last year.
natural
Too much fertilizer can actually harm your plants.
natural
My neighbor swears by homemade fertilizer for his vegetables.
natural