- organic fertiliser
- nouna fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter• Syn: ↑organic, ↑organic fertilizer• Hypernyms: ↑fertilizer, ↑fertiliser, ↑plant food
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organic fertilizer — noun a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter • Syn: ↑organic, ↑organic fertiliser • Derivationally related forms: ↑organic (for: ↑organic) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
fertiliser — noun any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile • Syn: ↑fertilizer, ↑plant food • Derivationally related forms: ↑fertilize (for: ↑fertilizer) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
organic — /ɔˈgænɪk / (say aw ganik) adjective 1. Chemistry denoting or relating to a class of compounds which formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from living organisms (animal or plant), but which now includes these and all other compounds …
Organic fertilizer — Organic fertilizers are naturally occurring fertilizers (e.g. compost, manure). Naturally occurring organic fertilizers include manure, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed, humic acid, and guano. Sewage sludge use in organic agricultural… … Wikipedia
fertiliser — (Brit.) n. person or thing which fertilizes; organic or chemical substance added to soil to enrich it (i.e. manure), fertilizer … English contemporary dictionary
fertiliser — a substance containing plant nutrients which is added to agricultural land to maintain or increase its fertility. Two kinds: organic manure from livestock, compost from crop cast offs. inorganic man made chemical additives especially… … Geography glossary
Seaweed fertiliser — Seaweed fertilizer, also spelt seaweed fertiliser, is a valuable addition to the organic garden, and is abundantly available for free for those living near the coast. However, caution should be observed when collecting seaweed, particularly from… … Wikipedia
Olive mill pomace — is a by product from the olive oil mill extraction process. Usually it is used as fuel in a cogeneration system or as organic fertiliser after a composting operation. Olive mill pomace compost is made by a controlled biologic process that… … Wikipedia
fertilizer — noun any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑fertiliser, ↑plant food • Derivationally related forms: ↑fertilize • Hypernyms: ↑chemical, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
plant food — noun any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile • Syn: ↑fertilizer, ↑fertiliser • Derivationally related forms: ↑fertilize (for: ↑fertilizer) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
