fertiliser

noun (a fertiliser, fertilisers; fertiliser) — US spelling fertilizer

«fertiliser» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A substance added to soil to help plants grow, such as manure, compost or chemical pellets. tree →

In the lessons

In science and gardening: plants need nutrients; fertiliser gives them. Farmers spread fertiliser on fields. Environmental lessons: too much fertiliser can wash into rivers and harm fish and plants. Safety: keep garden fertiliser away from children and pets.

Examples

The farmer spread fertiliser on the field. tree →
Compost is a natural fertiliser. tree →
Our tomato plant grew bigger with fertiliser. tree →
Too much fertiliser can pollute rivers. tree →
Wash your hands after touching fertiliser. tree →
Manure is used as fertiliser. tree →

Note

UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland: fertiliser; USA and Canada: fertilizer. Countable for types, uncountable for the stuff. Verb: fertilise. In maths: dilution questions — e.g. 10 ml of fertiliser in 1 litre of water.

On Mova

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