compost

com·post  (kmpst)

n.

1. A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.

2. A composition; a mixture.

tr.v. com·post·ed, com·post·ing, com·posts

1. To fertilize with a mixture of decaying organic matter.

2. To convert (vegetable matter) to compost.

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[Middle English compote, from Old French, mixture, compost, from Latin compositum, mixture, from neuter past participle of compnere, to put together; see component.]

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compost [ˈkɒmpɒst]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a mixture of organic residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure, etc., used as a fertilizer

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Horticulture) a mixture, normally of plant remains, peat, charcoal, etc., in which plants are grown, esp in pots

3. Rare a compound or mixture

vb (tr)

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) to make (vegetable matter) into compost

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) to fertilize with compost

[from Old French compost, from Latin compositus put together; see composite]

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compost  (kmpst)

A mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter used to fertilize soil. Compost is usually made by gathering plant material, such as leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable peels, into a pile or bin and letting it decompose as a result of the action of aerobic bacteria, fungi, and other organisms.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	compost - a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer composition - a mixture of ingredients
Verb	1.	compost - convert to compost; "compost organic debris" convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"

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compost

noun fertilizer, mulch, humus A wormery produces excellent compost.

Translations

compost [ˈkɒmpɒst]

A. N → compost m, fertilizante m orgánico

B. CPD compost heap N → montón m de desechos para formar el compost

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compost [ˈkɒmpɒst]

n → compost m compost bin, compost heap

vt → composter
compost bin n (in garden) → bac m à compost
compost heap n → tas m de compost

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compost

n → Kompost m; compost heap → Komposthaufen m

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compost [ˈkɒmpɒst] n → concime m

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compost

n compost [ˈkompost, (American ) -poust]

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