Fertilized Meaning in English
word · lemma: fertilize
Definition
Describes something that has been made fertile, especially when an egg is joined with sperm or when soil has had nutrients added to help plants grow.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both scientific/biological contexts ('fertilized egg') and agriculture ('fertilized soil'). Common collocations: 'fertilized egg', 'fertilized soil'. 'Fertilized' can mean either joined with sperm or enriched with nutrients—context usually makes it clear.
Example Sentences
The doctor showed us a fertilized egg under the microscope.
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This garden has fertilized soil, so the plants grow fast.
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The farmer said his crops grew bigger after he fertilized the fields.
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After the egg is fertilized, it begins to develop into a baby chick.
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Not all eggs sold at the store are fertilized — actually, most never are.
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She only eats fertilized eggs for health reasons.
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