compostable

[kom-pohst]

com·post

[kom-pohst]
noun
1.
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
2.
a composition; compound.
verb (used with object)
3.
to use in compost; make compost of: to compost manure and kitchen scraps.
4.
to apply compost to (soil).

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Compostable is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make compost: Shredded leaves will compost easily.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin compositum, noun use of neuter of compositus composite; compare compote

com·post·a·ble, adjective
com·post·er, noun
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compostable (kɒmˈpɒstəbəl)
 
adj
capable of being used as compost: compostable waste

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