fertilizers
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɝz// fer·til·iz·ers
n. natural or chemical substances added to soil to help plants grow better. You use them to provide extra food for crops or garden flowers.
n. chemical or natural substances added to soil or land to increase its fertility and promote plant growth.
Farmers use fertilizers to grow more corn.
The gardener applied organic fertilizers to the flower beds to ensure a vibrant bloom in the spring.
The excessive runoff of nitrogen-based fertilizers into local waterways can lead to significant environmental issues, such as toxic algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels for aquatic life.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to different types or commercial brands of the substance.