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fertilizer

[fur-tl-ahy-zer] / ˈfɜr tlˌaɪ zər /


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Others are cultivating the same crops, but opting to use less fertilizer, raising the likelihood of lower yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Rainey called the sharply reduced activity in the Strait of Hormuz could lift food prices in addition to gasoline costs, because of the importance of the waterway to fertilizer deliveries.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It is widely used in fertilizer manufacturing, which is essential for agriculture and global food production.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

He’s 72 and does much of the farm work himself, pruning, repairing water lines and applying fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

There were fertilizer plants, hide tanners, glue factories, and brush makers.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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