Fertilizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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fertilizer

[ ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər ]

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agriculture

A substance that is added to soil to help plants grow. Fertilizers typically contain essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Synonyms

compost, manure, plant food

Examples of usage

Farmers use fertilizer to improve crop yields.
The use of organic fertilizers is becoming more popular among environmentally conscious gardeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "fertilizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fertilizante

🇮🇳 उर्वरक

🇩🇪 Dünger

🇮🇩 pupuk

🇺🇦 добриво

🇵🇱 nawóz

🇯🇵 肥料 (ひりょう)

🇫🇷 engrais

🇪🇸 fertilizante

🇹🇷 gübre

🇰🇷 비료 (biryo)

🇸🇦 سماد

🇨🇿 hnojivo

🇸🇰 hnojivo

🇨🇳 肥料 (féiliào)

🇸🇮 gnojilo

🇮🇸 áburður

🇰🇿 тыңайтқыш

🇬🇪 სასუქი

🇦🇿 gübrə

🇲🇽 fertilizante

Word origin

The concept of using fertilizers to improve plant growth dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, who used animal manure to enhance soil fertility. The modern understanding of fertilizers and their chemical compositions developed in the 19th century with the discovery of the role of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in plant nutrition.