1. plural of fertilization; the process of applying fertilizer to soil or plants to promote growth
Usage: commonly used in agriculture and gardening
2. plural of fertilization; the biological process in which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote
Usage: scientific/biological context

Examples

• Regular fertilizations help keep the garden healthy and productive.
• The farmer scheduled multiple fertilizations throughout the growing season.
• In vitro fertilizations have helped many couples achieve pregnancy.
• Plant fertilizations should be timed according to the species' growth cycle.
• The study examined different fertilizations and their effects on crop yield.
• Fertilizations with nitrogen-rich compounds promote leafy green growth.