fertilizer
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Producing fertilizer through the Haber-Bosch process requires large amounts of energy and is linked to greenhouse gas emissions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Icebreakers, in his vision, would clear an Arctic path for Canadian fertilizer to sail east, over the Northwest Passage that lured centuries of explorers into the Polar sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The war in Iran has pinched Central Valley farmers — already struggling with water supply and other issues — by driving up fertilizer prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Elevated costs for diesel, fertilizer and other farm inputs have increased production expenses across the agricultural sector, creating headwinds for farmers and supporting higher crop prices, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 13, 2026
I try to say I’m fine, but the wind has been knocked out of me by at least sixty-five pounds of fertilizer.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
![]()
These include keeping soil permanently covered, applying compost, using more diverse crop rotations and reducing the use of mineral fertilizers and pesticides.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
In agriculture, fertilizers can be enclosed inside PHA beads that gradually release their contents as the plastic breaks down.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Certain energy products and fertilizers will also be exempt, alongside products covered by the US-Mexico-Canada free trade pact, a US official told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Intensive farming practices that were heavy on fertilizers and pesticides were found to be damaging soil health and were ruled out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
This is the opposite of what happened before chemical fertilizers.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing fertilizer
Dirty Words: The Language of Gardening
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
South America - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
South America - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!