composting

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.]

Translations

composting [ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ] N → compostación f

composting [ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ] n → compostage m