Fertilize Definition

fûrtl-īz
fertilized, fertilizes, fertilizing
verb
fertilized, fertilizes, fertilizing
To cause the fertilization of (an ovum, for example).
American Heritage
To make fertile; make fruitful or productive; enrich.
Nitrates fertilize soil.
Webster's New World
To spread fertilizer on.
Webster's New World
To make (the female reproductive cell or female individual) fruitful by pollinating, or impregnating, with the male gamete.
Webster's New World
To spread fertilizer.
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Origin of Fertilize

Fertilize Sentence Examples

  • It has been conclusively shown that the Ostrea edulis does not fertilize itself.

  • Such customs repose on various superstitions; for example, the self-mutilation of the Galli or priests of Cybele was probably a magical ceremony intended to fertilize the soil and stimulate the crops.

  • What if the farmer could give every stalk of corn individual attention and water and fertilize each one exactly when it was needed?

  • It may take up to 48 hours for the sperm to reach and fertilize the eggs.

  • If your lawn is planted in good soil to begin with, you won't need to fertilize as much.

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Words Starting With

FFEFER

Words Ending With

EZEIZE

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fertilize

Words Starting With F and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With F9 Letter Words Ending With E