fertilization
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/ˌfɜːrtələˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌfɜːtəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The start of growth for a plant or an animal from a seed or an egg when combined with a substance or cell.
The plant begins to grow quickly after fertilization.
The action of making soil better for plant growth by adding healthy or helpful substances to it.
Frequent fertilization helps our garden vegetables grow bigger.