Fertilizing

/ˈfɜː.tɪl.aɪ.zɪŋ/ verb

Definition

American spelling; the ongoing process of adding nutrients to soil or combining reproductive cells.

Etymology

Present participle of fertilize (American spelling), formed with '-ing'. Functions as both a gerund and present participle in English grammar.

Kelly Says

In American agriculture, 'fertilizing season' arrives each spring—this word appears on farm equipment, gardening guides, and biology textbooks, making it one of the most practically useful words in this entire family.

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