compost
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
a composition; compound.
to use in compost; make compost of: to compost manure and kitchen scraps.
to apply compost to (soil).
to make compost: Shredded leaves will compost easily.
Origin of compost
1Other words from compost
- com·post·a·ble, adjective
- com·post·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for compost
/ (ˈkɒmpɒst) /
a mixture of organic residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure, etc, used as a fertilizer
a mixture, normally of plant remains, peat, charcoal, etc, in which plants are grown, esp in pots
rare a compound or mixture
to make (vegetable matter) into compost
to fertilize with compost
Origin of compost
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for compost
[ kŏm′pōst′ ]
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.
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