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- Dictionaryfertilizer/ˈfəːtɪlʌɪzə/
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- 1. a chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility: "sewage sludge could be a valuable fertilizer for use in British forests"
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Material of natural or synthetic origin applied to soils or to plants to supply essential nutrients
A fertilizer or fertiliser is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or other non-nutrient soil amendments. Many sources of fertilizer exist, both natural and industrially produced. For most modern agricultural practices, fertilization focuses on three main macro nutrients:... Wikipedia
