noun
- plural of fertilisation; the process of making soil or land more fertile by adding nutrients or organic matter
- plural of fertilisation; the biological process in which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote
Usage: British English spelling (American English: fertilizations); commonly used in agriculture and gardening contexts
Usage: British English spelling (American English: fertilizations); used in biology and reproductive science
Examples
- The farmer applied multiple fertilisations throughout the growing season to boost crop yields.
- Proper fertilisations of the garden beds resulted in healthier, more vibrant plants.
- In vitro fertilisations have helped many couples achieve pregnancy.
- The biologist studied the fertilisations of sea urchin eggs under the microscope.
- Regular fertilisations with compost improved the soil structure over time.
- Multiple fertilisations were necessary to restore the depleted farmland.