fertilizer

/ˈfɝː.t̬əlˌaɪ.zɚ/

nounfer · til · iz · er

Think: “FERtilize the soil”—fertilizer is what you use to FERtilize.

Yes, it's fertilizer. Remember the middle is **-til-** (not -tel-): fer + **til** + izer.

Definition

  1. nounA natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow better by providing nutrients.

Examples

  • “The gardener spread fertilizer around the tomato plants in early spring.”
  • “Too much fertilizer can burn the grass and harm nearby flowers.”
  • “Farmers often test the soil before choosing the best fertilizer for their crops.”

Synonyms

plant foodmanurecompostsoil amendmentnutrient mix

Translations

ES fertilizantePT fertilizanteFR engrais

Common misspellings

fertalizerfertiliserfertilazorfertilizererfertilizarfertilizerzfertilizarer

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