[kom-pohst] 
| 1. | a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil. |
| 2. | a composition; compound. |
| 3. | to use in compost; make compost of: to compost manure and kitchen scraps. |
| 4. | to apply compost to (soil). |
| 5. | to make compost: Shredded leaves will compost easily. |
| com·post (kŏm'pōst') n.
[Middle English compote, from Old French, mixture, compost, from Latin compositum, mixture, from neuter past participle of compōnere, to put together; see component.] |
| compost (kŏm'pōst') Pronunciation Key
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. |
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