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
But as Wolff's guide points out, containers that are compostable often can't be composted in a backyard composter.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2022
But here’s a confession from a longtime composter: Putting food waste in a separate kitchen receptacle is a no-brainer that actually feels good because it’s such an easy way to improve the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
It’s not like the coyote means to eat your particular prized sheep or attack your expensive composter.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
