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compost

 

[ ˈkɒmpəʊst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

decay, decompose, recycle

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,113, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.