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   compost

   /ˈkɒmpɒst/

   noun

   • 1. decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants: "cover with a layer of fine compost"
   • ▪ a mixture of compost or similar material with loam soil used as a growing medium: "sweet peppers can be grown singly in pots of potting compost"

   verb

   • 1. make (vegetable matter or manure) into compost: "don't compost heavily infested plants"
   • ▪ treat (soil) with compost: "we turned clay soil into almost workable soil by composting it"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French composte, from Latin composita, compositum ‘something put together’, feminine and neuter past participle of componere.

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   • 1. composter noun

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   What is compost made out of?

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   What is a compost bin?

   • The compost bin is designed mainly for indoor use such as in the kitchen or sitting room. It has a small size in which users can collect biodegradable kitchen waste for up to a week. So, this helps you quickly compost your kitchen waste into a riched fertilizer that can be used to feed your plants.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CompostCompost - Wikipedia

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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.

4. byjus.com › biology › difference-between-compost-andWhat is The Difference Between Compost and Vermicompost? - BYJU'S

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   Vermicomposting is a natural and biological process in which earthworms are mainly used in converting organic wastes into manure, which are rich in nutritional content and are used as biofertilizers, in sewage treatments and in other organic farming.

5. www.compostconnect.org › what-is-compostingWhat Is Composting? Nature’s Recycling – Compost Connect

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   Nov 13, 2023 · Composting is the natural recycling and decomposing of organic matter, such as food scraps, leaves and paper, into a nutrient-rich fertiliser. Learn how composting works, why it's important and what you can compost at home with Compost Connect.

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compostCompost Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of compost, a mixture of decayed organic matter used for fertilizing and conditioning land. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related phrases of compost.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › compostCompost | Description, Composition, & Process | Britannica

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   Aug 5, 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.

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9. www.planetnatural.com › composting-101 › soilWhat is Compost? | Planet Natural

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   Learn how to compost organic matter such as food scraps and leaves into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Find out what compost is, why you should compost, and how to do it with this comprehensive guide.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPOST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Compost is decaying plant material that is added to soil to improve its quality. Learn more about the noun and verb forms, related words and phrases, and examples of compost from the Cambridge Dictionary.