noun
- a substance added to soil to make it more fertile and help plants grow
Usage: British spelling; American English uses 'fertilizer'; can be organic (e.g., compost, manure) or synthetic (e.g., chemical compounds)
Examples
- The farmer spread fertiliser across the field before planting crops.
- Nitrogen-based fertiliser helps grass grow thick and green.
- We added compost as a natural fertiliser to our vegetable garden.
- Chemical fertilisers can increase crop yields but may harm the environment.
- The gardener recommended using organic fertiliser for the roses.
- Fertiliser is essential for maintaining healthy soil in agriculture.