fertilizer
/ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/
noun
- A substance added to soil or plants to help them grow better, usually containing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Too much fertilizer can harm plants and pollute nearby rivers.
- Farmers spread fertilizer on the fields every spring to boost crop yields.
- My grandmother uses organic fertilizer made from compost in her garden.
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