Definition of compost
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: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
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Really thin lawns can be repaired by spreading out new seed, and even better, applying a ⅛ or ¼ inch layer of compost first.
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He and three other competitors were asked to use foods that might normally be tossed in the compost bin.
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The good news is that the compost is nice stuff, Hickman said.
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Free compost bins will be available on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The park began as a burial ground in 1855 for the Whipps family.
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The code review began early last year, before the introduction of the initial compost and mulching bill.
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Add a few shovels of well-aged compost and a sprinkling of bone meal to the planting holes before placing plants.
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Fill with 100 percent compost or soil-less mix, or a mixture.
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The garden compost will come from hotel kitchen waste.
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Origin and Etymology of compost
Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin compostum, from Latin, neuter of compositus, compostus, past participle of componere
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First Known Use: 1587
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of compost
composted;
composting;
composts
: to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost
Examples of compost in a Sentence
We compost leaves in our backyard.
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At the time, a composter named Charlie Bayrer and an ad hoc group of volunteers were collecting food scraps and composting on some old baseball diamonds in Red Hook that had been turned into an urban farm.
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Silverman says that compostable products cannot compost without the correct conditions and organisms, so the soles shouldn’t just biodegrade during use.
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Hardwood bark that is composted or mixed with compost crusts over less and can help with water absorption.
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Some plastics are compostable, though most won’t compost in a typical backyard compost pile.
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The weekend lineup includes 25 hands-on workshops to learn about everything from composting to natural beauty products to DIY floral headpieces.
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There’s no single-use plastic in sight (even the straws are reusable bamboo), waste is composted or recycled, employees receive advanced language lessons and hospitality training, and 20 percent of the profits go to local charities.
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From $15/night; composting toilets; no potable water; dlnr.hawaii.gov California Kirby Cove Campground, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mill Valley Wake up to fog horns and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Attendees can browse a native plant sale, examine an electric car, discover how to compost, learn about the Roving Radish, purchase local meat and safely gaze at the sun.
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First Known Use of compost
1829
COMPOST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of compost for English Language Learners
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: a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden
compost
Definition of compost for English Language Learners
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: to change (plant materials) into compost
COMPOST Defined for Kids
Definition of compost for Students
: decayed organic material (as of leaves and grass) used to improve soil especially for growing crops
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