noun

compost

compost, organic fertilizer

We add kitchen scraps to the compost bin.

We add kitchen scraps to the compost bin.

Rich compost improves the soil quality.

Rich compost improves the soil quality.

((to make)) compost to create organic fertilizer We make our own compost for the garden.

Synonyms: fertilizer, manure, humus

From Latin 'compositum' (something put together), from 'com-' (together) + 'ponere' (to put).

Think of 'compost' as various things 'composed' together to make food for the garden.

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