compost

Definitions

Same origin as composite: com- (together) + the positus root = 'something placed together.' Compost is organic matter heaped together to rot into fertilizer.

Common Collocations

• 1.compost heap堆肥堆
• 2.garden compost花园堆肥
• 3.compost bin堆肥箱

Example Sentences

• 1.

  We throw vegetable scraps onto the compost heap.

• 2.

  You can compost most kitchen waste at home.