fertilizers

[/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪ.zərz/]
nounpl: fertilizers
fertilizantes
1. Chemical or organic substances added to soil to increase its fertility and promote plant growth
The farmer applied fertilizers to improve crop yield.
O agricultor aplicou fertilizantes para melhorar a produção agrícola.
2. Materials containing nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium used in agriculture
Modern fertilizers come in liquid, granular, and powder forms.
Os fertilizantes modernos vêm em formas líquida, granulada e em pó.
3. Any substance that promotes growth or development
Education is a fertilizer for the mind.
A educação é um fertilizante para a mente.
In Brazil, fertilizers are crucial to agricultural production given the country's significant role in global agriculture. The distinction between 'fertilizantes' (chemical fertilizers) and 'adubos' (organic/natural fertilizers) is important in Brazilian agricultural discourse, with growing emphasis on sustainable and organic farming practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manurecompostplant foodnutrient supplementssoil amendments
Antonyms / Antônimos
pesticidesherbicidesdegradants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fertilizantes
Most common term used throughout Brazil in agricultural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fertilizantes
Standard usage; sometimes 'adubo' is preferred in rural areas
São Paulo
fertilizantes
Technical term preferred in agricultural industry and commerce
Portugal
fertilizantes
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'adubo' also used for organic fertilizers

Related Words

agriculturecultivationsoil enrichmentnutrientsnitrogenphosphoruspotassiumorganic matter

Related Idioms & Phrases

fertilizer for thought - something that stimulates thinking or creativity
spreading fertilizer - sharing ideas or information
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