Compost: meaning, definitions and examples
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compost
[ ˈkɒmpəʊst ]
organic waste recycling
Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. It is a key component of sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.
Synonyms
fertilizer, organic matter, soil amendment
Examples of usage
- Compost is used to enrich the soil in organic farming.
- Kitchen scraps can be turned into nutrient-rich compost.
- Compost bins are commonly used to create compost for gardening.
gardening
To compost means to decay organic matter and recycle it as fertilizer. It is an eco-friendly way to reduce waste and improve soil quality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We compost our kitchen waste to reduce landfill contributions.
- Gardeners often compost leaves and grass clippings for their plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "compost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 composto
🇮🇳 कम्पोस्ट
🇩🇪 Kompost
🇮🇩 kompos
🇺🇦 компост
🇵🇱 kompost
🇯🇵 コンポスト
🇫🇷 compost
🇪🇸 compost
🇹🇷 kompost
🇰🇷 퇴비
🇸🇦 سماد عضوي
🇨🇿 kompost
🇸🇰 kompost
🇨🇳 堆肥
🇸🇮 kompost
🇮🇸 molta
🇰🇿 компост
🇬🇪 კომპოსტი
🇦🇿 kompost
🇲🇽 compost
Word origin
The word 'compost' originated from the Old French word 'composte', which means 'mixture'. The concept of composting dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who used organic waste to fertilize their crops. In modern times, composting has become an essential practice for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.
See also: composting.