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com·post

  • (US) IPA: /kæmpøst/, AHD: /kŏmpōst/, KAHM-post
  • (UK) IPA: /kɒmpɒst/

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From Latin

[edit] Noun

Singular
compost

Plural
uncountable

compost (uncountable)

  1. The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer
    Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure.

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decayed remains of organic matter

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to compost

Third person singular
composts

Simple past
composted

Past participle
composted

Present participle
composting

to compost (third-person singular simple present composts, present participle composting, simple past and past participle composted)

  1. To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilzer
    If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.

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to produce compost
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  • Latin: compostus? m.
  • Portuguese: compost
  • Spanish: compost

[edit] See also

  • mulch (sometimes used interchangeably with compost)
  • humus

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From English

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compost inv.

  1. compost, natural fertilizer produced by decaying organic matter

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From English

[edit] Noun

compost

  1. compost, natural fertilizer produced by decaying organic matter

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From English

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compost m. inv.

  1. compost
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