Compost

Word COMPOST
Character 7
Hyphenation com post
Pronunciations /ˈkɒmpɒst/

Definitions and meanings of "Compost"

What do we mean by compost?

A mixture of organic matter, as from leaves and manure, that has decayed or has been digested by organisms, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. noun

To convert (vegetable matter) to compost. transitive verb

To fertilize with compost. transitive verb

To form or convert into compost. See compost, n., 3.

A computation or calendar of astronomical and ecclesiastical data. noun

A mixture. noun

A mixed dish; a compote. noun

In agriculture, a mixture or composition of various manuring substances for fertilizing land. noun

A composition for plastering the exterior of houses. Usually called compo. noun

To manure with compost.

To plaster.

To manure with compost. transitive verb

To mingle, as different fertilizing substances, in a mass where they will decompose and form into a compost. transitive verb

A mixture; a compound. noun

A mixture for fertilizing land; esp., a composition of various substances (as muck, mold, lime, and stable manure) thoroughly mingled and decomposed, as in a compost heap. noun

The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer noun

To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer verb

Convert to compost verb

A mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer noun

The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

A mixture; a compound.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Compost

The word "compost" in example sentences

Then follows the maturation of the compost manure, a stage that is reached during this final process in which particles of decomposed refuse slowly turn into humus, which we refer to as compost manure. ❋ Unknown (1992)

The compost is of a nice rich consistency with tiny bits of shells visible in the mix. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Students used old bleachers from Madigan Gym and wood stumps to create the terraced rows, and they fertilized the less-than-ideal soil with compost from the dining halls. ❋ Unknown (2009)

 The green compost is nitrogen-rich and comes from your vegetable and fruit matter, coffee grinds, and green plants. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some say that adding manure to your organic gardening compost is a positive. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And even though some gardeners will tell you that pulling weeds and throwing them in your organic gardening compost is a positive thing to do, Beatrix would ask you, have they gone to seed yet? ❋ Unknown (2009)

"With the exception of collecting compost from the Supreme Court and the Capitol building, it pretty much has met all of our expectations," joked Simon, 28. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Plunge to half their depth in compost or a trench in open ground if you don't have a frame. ❋ Dan Pearson (2010)

When the compost is ready, you can even re-gift it as a party favor at your next shindig and remind guests that they helped make what is in their goodiebags! ❋ Unknown (2009)

This work convinced Howard that the carefully balanced and cured combination of plant and livestock materials we call compost was the foundation of vitality in individual organisms and long-term resilience in biological communities. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another one give each menber a square metre to look after and the compost is made communally from everyone waste. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mother Nature approves (!) and when the compost is ready, our garden gets all the benefit! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sweet Heart made almost a quart of liquid compost from the remains of our breakfast green smoothie. ❋ Alice Walker Blog Administrator (2008)

“A scientist at the University of Illinois received a cup of compost from a friend; he put it under the microscope and created a very cool composite image of all the creatures living in that one cup of decay.” ❋ Unknown (2007)

The compost is "black gold" and I have experimented in container pots (my form of gardening) and NO doubt when you add a 1/2 cup of worm castings to the potting soil you get some very HEALTHY plants. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Till it, loosen it and amend it by blending in compost, Leaf Mold or any various soil amendments you may need for your particular soil. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Cross Reference for Compost

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