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com·post
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noun
1.
a
mixture
of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
2.
a composition; compound.
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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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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
Related forms
com·post·a·ble,
adjective
com·post·er,
noun
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compostable
(kɒmˈpɒstəb
ə
l)
—
adj
capable of being used as compost:
compostable waste
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