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fertilized

[ˈfərtəlaɪzd]

fertilized Definition

  • 1to cause an egg to start developing into a baby by joining with a male sperm cell
  • 2to add substances to soil to help plants grow

Using fertilized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fertilized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The egg must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation.

  • Example

    Farmers fertilize their fields with manure and other organic matter.

  • Example

    The plant will not produce fruit unless it is fertilized.

fertilized Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: fertilized in Brief

The verb 'fertilized' [ˈfərtəlaɪzd] has two main meanings. The first refers to the process of causing an egg to develop into a baby by joining with a male sperm cell. The second meaning is to add substances to soil to help plants grow. Examples include, 'The egg must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation,' and 'Farmers fertilize their fields with manure and other organic matter.'