Sekirov Dictionary

compost

UK /ˈkɒm.pɒst/US /ˈkɑm.poʊst/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

•
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
- Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure.
•
(UK) A medium in which one can cultivate plants.
- Once the seed tray is filled with compost, insert the seeds spaced 3 cm apart from one another.
•
(no longer used) A mixture; a compound.
- A sad compost of more bitter than sweet. — 1660

verb1

•
To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
- If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.

forms

composted · composting · composts

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