Compost
/kˈɑmpoʊst/
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Definition
(noun) The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
Sentence Examples
Spread compost on the garden beds before planting your seedlings.
It's important to get the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio right in a compost heap.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We use nutrient-rich ____ from kitchen scraps to naturally fertilize our garden.