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Meaning of "compostable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPOSTABLE

compostable  [kɒmˈpɒstəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPOSTABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Compostable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COMPOSTABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

compostable

Biodegradation

Degradation caused by enzymatic process resulting from the action of cells. Note: Modified to exclude abiotic enzymatic processes. Biodegradation is the chemical dissolution of materials by bacteria or other biological means. Although often conflated, biodegradable is distinct in meaning from compostable. While biodegradable simply means to be consumed by microorganisms and return to compounds found in nature, "compostable" makes the specific demand that the object break down in a compost pile. The term is often used in relation to ecology, waste management, biomedicine, and the natural environment and is now commonly associated with environmentally friendly products that are capable of decomposing back into natural elements. Organic material can be degraded aerobically with oxygen, or anaerobically, without oxygen. Biosurfactant, an extracellular surfactant secreted by microorganisms, enhances the biodegradation process.

Definition of compostable in the English dictionary

The definition of compostable in the dictionary is capable of being used as compost.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPOSTABLE


castable
ˈkɑːstəbəl
combustible
kəmˈbʌstəbəl
constable
ˈkʌnstəbəl
detestable
dɪˈtɛstəbəl
digestible
dɪˈdʒɛstəbəl
Dunstable
ˈdʌnstəbəl
harvestable
ˈhɑːvɪstəbəl
incombustible
ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbəl
incontestable
ˌɪnkənˈtɛstəbəl
indigestible
ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstəbəl
inexhaustible
ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl
ingestible
ɪnˈdʒestəbəl
investable
ɪnˈvestəbəl
irresistible
ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl
nestable
ˈnestəbəl
resistible
rɪˈzɪstəbəl
testable
ˈtestəbəl
trustable
ˈtrʌstəbəl
twistable
ˈtwɪstəbəl
untestable
ʌnˈtɛstəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPOSTABLE

compositely
compositeness
composition
composition of forces
composition rubber
compositional
compositionally
compositive
compositor
compositous
compossibility
compossible
compost
compost bin
compost heap
Compostela
composter
composting
composture
composure

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPOSTABLE

able
acceptable
accountable
adjustable
charitable
comfortable
inevitable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
printable
profitable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of compostable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «compostable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPOSTABLE

Find out the translation of compostable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of compostable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «compostable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

堆肥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compostable
570 millions of speakers

English

compostable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سماد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

компостирования
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compostável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

compostable
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compostables
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Compostable
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kompostierbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

堆肥にできる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퇴비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Compostable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phân ủ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உரமாக்குதலுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कंपोस्टेबल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gübreleşebilen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compostabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kompostowania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

компостування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compostabile
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λιπασματοποιήσιμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

composteren
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

komposter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

komposterbar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of compostable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPOSTABLE»

The term «compostable» is regularly used and occupies the 92.094 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPOSTABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about compostable

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPOSTABLE»

Discover the use of compostable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to compostable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Compostable Polymer Materials
This book provides up-to-date results and information about compostable polymer materials in a coherent and comprehensive manner. It covers the entire spectrum of preparation, properties, degradation, and environmental issues.
Ewa Rudnik, 2010
2
e-Study Guide for: Compostable Polymer Materials by Ewa ...
Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.
Cram101 Textbook Reviews, 2012
3
The Waste Market: Institutional Developments in Europe
In municipalities that use the bag-based system both for unsorted and for compostable waste, total waste diminishes by 36%. For municipalities that collect compostable waste by using a free collection can, the reduction is only 14%. While the ...
E. Dijkgraaf, R. H. J. M. Gradus, 2008
4
Textiles for Sustainable Development
Biodegradable/Compostable. Composites. from. llgnocellulosic. fibers. Gajanan. Bhat1. ,. M.G.. Kamath1. and. D. V. Parikh2. 1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering; The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, email: ...
Rajesh D. Anandjiwala, 2007
5
Formulating, Packaging, and Marketing of Natural Cosmetic ...
Thus, this will not complete the “cradle to cradle” cycle for compostable packages , which is the most important factor and motivation in its design and development. Also, since the composting facilities are limited, it is not always worth to ...
Nava Dayan, Lambros Kromidas, 2011
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American Recycler, August 2009
Solo Cup Company introduced Bare by Solo compostable plates made with sugarcane. The new plates offer an environmentally preferable way to serve meals, using renewable materials that can also reduce the amount of waste sent to ...
American Recycler
7
Mape Adventures 3' 2008 Ed.
Palazo, Et Al. Binary Form ("Recyclable/Compostable") Form of music tells about the design of the parts of the composition. Binary form has two parts. TAPE Listen : L. Recyclable/Compostable (tune of "Paruparong Bukid") (lyrics by EDP) Part ...
Palazo, Et Al
8
Green Intentions: Creating a Green Value Stream to Compete ...
In the last step, we looked at the recycled and compostable/biodegradable content of material that went into a value stream activity or was being used in the overall building to support the value stream. In this step, we will look at the material ...
Brett Wills, 2011
9
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Greening Your Business
Compostable: Like claims of degradability, biodegradability, and photodegradability, any claim that a product or package is compostable must be backed up by scientific testing and documentation. Products and packaging that claim to be ...
Trish Riley, Heather Gadonniex, 2009
10
The Secret Life of Stuff: A Manual for a New Material World
They were distinctly cool about having to deal with bio-based plastics — after all, how would they tell whether they were compostable plastic or conventional plastic when they came in? If householders were lazy or mistaken about which they ...
Julie Hill, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPOSTABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term compostable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Environment is main challenge for Luxembourgish Presidency
It may also prohibit the landfilling or incineration of any recyclable or compostable waste by 2020, as suggested by the European Parliament's Environment ... «EurActiv, Jul 15»
2
Sorry, But the Perfect Lego Brick May Never Be Eco-Friendly
But if you've ever eaten something hot with a compostable spork, let's say, you might have noticed that current bio-based plastics almost ... «Wired, Jul 15»
3
Lactic Acid And Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market Worth $4312.2 Million …
PLA is compostable and environmentally friendly; therefore, it proves ideal for food packaging and other consumer products. Inferior ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
4
Plastic bags outlawed in Hawaii
Retailers can still provide recyclable paper bags, compostable plastic bags and reusable bags, including those made of thicker plastic, ... «KTRS | St Louis News and Talk Radio | The Big 550 AM, Jul 15»
5
Fridge Magnet: Appalachia Frucking Delicious is tempting addition …
Most of the containers and utensils the food is sold in are biodegradable, compostable or recyclable. Area food trucks. Here's a list of food ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
6
New bioplastic filament for 3D printing
Every spool is wound on 3Dom's Eco-Spool, made of 100% compostable plastic. The filament is made from materials produced by Biome ... «Greener Package, Jul 15»
7
Choosing The Greenest Packaging Solution
Another term is Compostable Plastics, which is broken down into three sub-groups, those that degrade though Sunlight, Oxidisation or Water. «Packaging Europe, Jul 15»
8
More strict snow removal policy a possibility for Ann Arbor
we're wasting it on garbage — most of which is recyclable or compostable. There's a lot of work to do.” One of the main topics on the meeting's ... «The Michigan Daily, Jul 15»
9
Meet Quebec's most sustainable festival
... provide reusable, compostable cups. “The food is sourced locally and we have a lot of organic options for meat-eaters and vegans,” he adds. «Cult MTL, Jul 15»
10
Exploring alternatives as bans on single-use plastic bags become …
Likewise plastic bags labeled as “compostable” are also made to be disposed of in commercial composting facility and are not made to ... «GazetteNET, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Compostable [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/compostable>. May 2024 ».
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