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Composting: meaning, definitions and examples

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composting

 

[ ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

Composting is the process of decomposing organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner through the action of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. It is an eco-friendly way to reduce waste and improve soil health.

Synonyms

decomposition, mulching, recycling

Examples of usage

  • Composting kitchen scraps can help reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills.
  • Many gardeners use composting to enrich the soil in their gardens.
  • Composting is a sustainable practice that benefits the environment.
Context #2 | Verb

gardening

Composting refers to the act of creating compost by combining organic waste materials such as food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings in a pile or bin. This mixture is then left to decompose over time, turning into nutrient-rich humus that can be used to fertilize plants.

Synonyms

decomposing, mulching, recycling

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy composting my kitchen scraps to create nutrient-rich soil for my garden.
  • Composting is a great way to recycle organic waste and reduce landfill usage.

Translations

Translations of the word "composting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compostagem

🇮🇳 खाद बनाना

🇩🇪 Kompostierung

🇮🇩 pengomposan

🇺🇦 компостування

🇵🇱 kompostowanie

🇯🇵 堆肥化 (たいひか)

🇫🇷 compostage

🇪🇸 compostaje

🇹🇷 kompostlama

🇰🇷 퇴비화 (toebiha)

🇸🇦 تحويل النفايات إلى سماد

🇨🇿 kompostování

🇸🇰 kompostovanie

🇨🇳 堆肥 (duīféi)

🇸🇮 kompostiranje

🇮🇸 moltu

🇰🇿 компосттау

🇬🇪 კომპოსტირება

🇦🇿 kompostlama

🇲🇽 compostaje

Word origin

The practice of composting dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans using compost to improve soil fertility. In more recent history, composting gained popularity in the 20th century as a sustainable method of waste management and soil enrichment. Today, composting plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation efforts.

See also: compost.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,318, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.