Composting

//ˈkɑmpoʊstɪŋ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Composted material; compost. countable, uncountable

    "Because clopyralid is persistent and does not break down during the composting process, grass clippings and other green waste that have been treated with the chemical can contaminate entire compostings, the suit contends."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of compost form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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admixtureamalgamationammoniacastor-bean mealcommercial fertilizercommixture

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"Composting helps the environment."

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human composting

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