compost

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[edit] English

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  • (US) IPA: /kɑmpoʊst/
  • (UK) IPA: /kɒmpɒst/
  • Hyphenation: com‧post

[edit] Etymology

From Latin

[edit] Noun

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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[edit] Verb

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 fertilizer
    If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.

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[edit] See also

  • mulch (sometimes used interchangeably with compost)
  • humus

[edit] Catalan

[edit] Verb

compost

  1. Past participle of compondre.

[edit] Dutch

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From English

[edit] Noun

compost inv.

  1. compost, natural fertilizer produced by decaying organic matter

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[edit] French

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From English

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compost m. (plural composts)

  1. compost, natural fertilizer produced by decaying organic matter

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[edit] Italian

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From English

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compost m. inv.

  1. compost
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