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fertilizer

UK
/ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zə/
US
/ˈfɝː.t̬ɪ.laɪ.zɚ/

Translations

fertilizernoun
fertilizers
pl
Farmers often use fertilizer to enhance the yield of their crops.
Les agriculteurs utilisent souvent de l’engrais pour augmenter le rendement de leurs cultures.
Additional translations
fécondateurSens rare ou technique : agent qui favorise la fécondation.
Synonyms
compost
soil conditioner
enrichment
plant food
nourishment
manure
fertilizeradjective
UK
/ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zə/
US
/ˈfɝː.t̬ɪ.laɪ.zɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., fertilizer runoff, fertilizer regulations).
fertilisantQui sert à fertiliser; emploi surtout technique ou administratif.
The government introduced new fertilizer regulations to prevent water pollution.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles réglementations fertilisantes afin de prévenir la pollution de l’eau.
Synonyms
fertilizing
fertilising
manuring
enriching
nourishing
nutritive
soil-enriching

Definitions

fertilizernoun
A substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and promote plant growth.
Farmers often use fertilizer to enhance the yield of their crops.
An agent (such as an animal, person, or device) that carries out or assists in fertilization.
Bees act as important fertilizers of many flowering plants.
fertilizeradjective
Relating to or used for fertilizer.
The government introduced new fertilizer regulations to prevent water pollution.
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