fertilize — to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 비료를 주다, 비옥하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**털라이즈
Example Sentences
- My grandmother fertilizes her tomato plants with coffee grounds and eggshells.
- The couple went to a clinic to fertilize the egg through IVF treatment.
- He forgot to fertilize his garden and now his vegetables look as sad as his cooking skills.
fertilize
VERB//ˈfɜːrtəlaɪz//
to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
to add substances to soil to make it more fertile and productive
They fertilized the soil so completely — the entire region recovered from years of food shortages.
Fertilize the land — make it vital — and secure the community's long-term survival.
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Origin
라틴어 'fertilis'(비옥한)에서 유래. 고대 로마인들이 풍요로운 땅을 표현할 때 사용했던 단어가 현대까지 이어진 것.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother fertilizes her tomato plants with coffee grounds and eggshells.”
“The couple went to a clinic to fertilize the egg through IVF treatment.”
“He forgot to fertilize his garden and now his vegetables look as sad as his cooking skills.”
“Scientists are studying how to fertilize plants in space for future Mars missions.”
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