compost
noun
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
composter
-
a word derived from
compost.
Example Sentences
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When done correctly, Souyoultzis says worm bins should give off no odor — though just like with your tabletop composter, you might see fruit flies when they’re in season.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Food scraps collected at the city level typically go to a large industrial composter where items are often shredded or chopped at arrival and processed at high temperatures.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 26, 2023
Some are smaller-scale versions of the traditional tumbler composter, producing compost in about six weeks, or you can opt for an electric model, which uses heat to accelerate the process to about two weeks.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2021
We have three different types of composting: in-ground, a three-tiered composter and two vermiculture homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2021
It’s not like the coyote means to eat your particular prized sheep or attack your expensive composter.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
