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Fertilizer

/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ · noun

Meaning

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
  2. (chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.
  3. (dysphemistic, derogatory, uncountable) Human remains, especially obscured or to be forgotten.

Example Sentences

The farmer spread fertiliser across the fields.
Organic fertilisers are usually better for the environment.
“Complainant reported being threatened by Trump’s then head of security that, if she ever talked of what went on there or who she saw, he would ”end up as fertilizer for the back nine holes like the other c--ts’,” it continued.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fertilizer mean?

Fertilizer means A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants..

What is a synonym for fertilizer?

Common synonyms include fertilizer, worm food.

What is the opposite of fertilizer?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use fertilizer in a sentence?

The farmer spread fertiliser across the fields.

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