1.
chemical fertilizer; synthetic fertilizer
Industrially produced fertilizer made from chemical compounds, as opposed to organic or natural fertilizers. A common topic in discussions about agriculture, environment, and food safety.
化学肥料を使わない農業が増えている。
Farming that doesn't use chemical fertilizers is increasing.
化学肥料の使いすぎは土壌を悪化させる。
Overuse of chemical fertilizers degrades the soil.
この野菜は化学肥料も農薬も使わずに育てられた。
These vegetables were grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
USAGE:
Often contrasted with 有機肥料 (organic fertilizer). Commonly discussed in the context of 有機農業 (organic farming) and food labeling. Often abbreviated to 化肥 in agricultural contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 化学肥料を使う (to use chemical fertilizer)
- 化学肥料不使用 (chemical-fertilizer-free)
- 化学肥料に頼る (to rely on chemical fertilizers)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 有機肥料: organic fertilizer
- 農薬: pesticide, agricultural chemical