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- Dictionarycompost/ˈkɒmpɒst/
noun
- 1. decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants: "cover with a layer of fine compost"
verb
- 1. make (vegetable matter or manure) into compost: "don't compost heavily infested plants"
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Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil 's physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant and food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure.
Compost is like dung – full of nutrients for the soil. Crops were fertilized using animal manure and compost. People also use animal waste, dead plants, and old food to make compost.
1. : a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. 2. : mixture, compound. compost. 2 of 2. verb. composted; composting; composts. transitive verb. : to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost. compostable. ˈkäm-ˌpō-stə-bəl. adjective. composter. ˈkäm-ˌpō-stər. noun.
decaying material of plants, unwanted food, etc., added to dirt to improve the growth of new plants. (Definition of compost from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Jun 28, 2024 · Compost, crumbly mass of rotted organic matter made from decomposed plant material, used in gardening and agriculture. Compost provides a wide range of nutrients for plants and adds beneficial microbes to the soil. It is especially used in organic farming, where synthetic fertilizers are not permitted.
Composting is the process in which organic matter such as leaves and food scraps breaks down into soil. It is an excellent method to recycle waste from your yard and kitchen while also enriching the soil in your garden, enhancing its ability to retain water, and preventing erosion.
Composting is the science and art of taking organic waste (essentially anything which has recently been alive) and turning it into a rich, nutritious soil amendment – compost. In the process, it diverts food from landfill, reduces harmful emissions, reduces the need for fertilizer and improves the structure and fertility of soil.
Jul 20, 2020 · Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants.
A mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter used to fertilize soil. Compost is usually made by gathering plant material, such as leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable peels, into a pile or bin and letting it decompose as a result of the action of aerobic bacteria, fungi, and other organisms.
COMPOST definition: a mixture of decayed leaves and plants that is added to the soil to improve its quality: . Learn more.
