compost
/ˈkɑmpoʊst/
verb
- To make compost by collecting and breaking down organic waste.
- Many schools teach children how to compost food waste.
- He decided to compost the fallen leaves instead of throwing them away.
- We compost all our fruit and vegetable scraps in the backyard bin.
noun
- Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
- The garden center sells bags of compost for vegetable gardens.
- Adding compost to the soil improves its texture and nutrients.
- She spread compost around the tomato plants to help them grow.
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