fertilizer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fertilizer.wav /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/

Word forms

fertilizer fertilizers fertiliser

Etymology

From fertilize + -er.

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