commercial fertilizer

noun

1. fertilizer manufactured chemically, as distinguished from natural fertilizer, as manure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of commercial fertilizer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The contracts Gevo is developing with corn growers in South Dakota are intended to keep carbon in the ground by reducing the use of commercial fertilizer, increasing soil fertility and reducing erosion.

From New York Times

About 90% of nitrate contamination comes from manure and commercial fertilizer application.

From Seattle Times

As of March, commercial fertilizer prices reached a record high, with nitrogen fertilizer jumping four-fold since 2020 and phosphate and potash up three-fold, said London-based consultancy CRU Group.

From Reuters

Even in states where large livestock herds generate massive quantities of manure, there's not enough to replace commercial fertilizer completely.

From Reuters

"If I sold any more, I'd have to turn around and buy commercial fertilizer, which makes no sense," Reisinger said.

From Reuters