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I've recently started composting in my apartment, which is quite an adventure.
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Meaning of "composting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPOSTING

composting  [ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPOSTING

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Composting is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPOSTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

composting

Compost

Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Compost is a key ingredient in organic farming. At the simplest level, the process of composting simply requires making a heap of wetted organic matter known as green waste and waiting for the materials to break down into humus after a period of weeks or months. Modern, methodical composting is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air, and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture. Worms and fungi further break up the material. Aerobic bacteria and fungi manage the chemical process by converting the inputs into heat, carbon dioxide and ammonium. The ammonium is the form of nitrogen used by plants. When available ammonium is not used by plants it is further converted by bacteria into nitrates through the process of nitrification. Compost can be rich in nutrients. It is used in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, and agriculture.

Definition of composting in the English dictionary

The definition of composting in the dictionary is the activity or practice of converting garden and kitchen waste to compost.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPOSTING


broadcasting
ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ
casting
ˈkɑːstɪŋ
contrasting
kənˈtræstɪŋ
costing
ˈkɒstɪŋ
disgusting
dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
everlasting
ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ
existing
ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ
frosting
ˈfrɒstɪŋ
harvesting
ˈhɑːvɪstɪŋ
interesting
ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ
lasting
ˈlɑːstɪŋ
listing
ˈlɪstɪŋ
long-lasting
ˌlɒŋˈlɑːstɪŋ
posting
ˈpəʊstɪŋ
resting
ˈrɛstɪŋ
sting
stɪŋ
tasting
ˈteɪstɪŋ
testing
ˈtestɪŋ
texting
ˈtɛkstɪŋ
wasting
ˈweɪstɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPOSTING

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPOSTING

accounting
arresting
blasting
boasting
bursting
cross-posting
die-casting
dusting
exhausting
feasting
nesting
pasting
podcasting
pre-existing
roasting
thrusting
toasting
trusting
twisting
vesting
wine tasting

Synonyms and antonyms of composting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «composting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPOSTING

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

Translator English - Chinese

堆肥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compostaje
570 millions of speakers

English

composting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سماد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

компостирование
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compostagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কম্পোস্টিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compostage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengkomposan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kompostierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

堆肥化
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퇴비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kompos
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கம்போஸ்டிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कंपोस्टिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kompost
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compostaggio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kompostowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

компостування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compostare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κομποστοποίησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kompos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kompostering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kompostering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of composting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPOSTING»

The term «composting» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.598 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPOSTING» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «COMPOSTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word composting.
1
Ed Begley, Jr.
I started composting in 1970 by taking my food scraps out behind where I lived and burying them in a hole next to the railroad tracks - and green things started to grow there!
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Shalom Harlow
I've recently started composting in my apartment, which is quite an adventure.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPOSTING»

Discover the use of composting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to composting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Composting: Bob's Basics
Composting is a highly comprehensive guide that goes over all the steps, from building a bin to collecting material to maintaining and adding to the finished product.
Bob Flowerdew, 2013
2
The Science of Composting
FROM THE PREFACE The main objective of composting is to transform organic materials into a stable usable product.
Eliot Epstein, 1996
3
Composting
Discusses different types of composting, and provides tips on choosing a site, buying equipment, using compost, and solving gardening problems SMITH & HAWKEN THE HANDS-ON GARDENER A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BACKYARD COMPOSTING Offering a wealth ...
Liz Ball, 1997
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The Rodale Book of Composting: Easy Methods for Every Gardener
Explains what composting is and how it works, provides instructions for making and using compost, and offers ecologically sound solutions to waste disposal problems
Deborah L. Martin, Grace Gershuny, 1992
5
Composting: Decomposition
Composting: Decomposition is a Heinemann title.
Buffy Silverman, 2008
6
Composting: An Easy Household Guide
Composting saves you money—you won’t need to buy any more peat-based compost! This book will give you all the information you need for successful composting.
Nicky Scott, 2007
7
Composting: Nature's Recyclers
Describes what composting is, what goes into compost, and why composting is beneficial.
Robin Michal Koontz, 2006
8
Industrial Composting: Environmental Engineering and ...
Designed for composting professionals and supported by extensive quality references, this book covers: Facilities Planning and Design Odor Management Design, Material, Energy, and Water Balances Economics of Product Marketing and Sales ...
Eliot Epstein, 2011
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Science of Composting
V.1 Round table on legislation ; Legislation in the european union on compost production and use a.piavaux european commission. v.2 - Biological treatment, the perfect eco-efficient tool in a sustainable integrated waste management ; ORCA ...
Marco de Bertoldi, 1996
10
Composting Inside and Out: The comprehensive guide to ...
Composting Inside and Out will introduce you to the essentials and explore various methods of indoor and outdoor composting to help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Stephanie Davies, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPOSTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term composting is used in the context of the following news items.
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Maple Shade schools plan food composting program
Having seen the results of other composting projects, Manchello believes the effort is not only environmentally beneficial, but also more ... «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»
2
Composting techniques presented at the library
Today, composting is also an important alternative to burning or disposing of organic material in landfills. Registration is required. For more ... «Monadnock Ledger Transcript, Jul 15»
3
Macomb Co. compost debate epicenter of statewide issue
Wrapped into the bigger discussion is the need for possible changes to laws regarding yard waste and composting sites and for regulations ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
4
New York City Mayor Proposes Composting Mandate For Hotels …
Requiring these businesses to start composting their organic-food waste is a step toward achieving "zero waste" in landfills by 2030, the mayor ... «waste360, Jul 15»
5
Heard around Beverly: Composting into the future
BEVERLY — The city's curbside composting program is a go. Norrie Gall, chairwoman of the Solid Waste Management Committee, reports that ... «The Salem News, Jul 15»
6
Composting wet waste: Nandidurga Extension residents show the way
About 150 individual houses at 7th Cross, Nandidurga Extension have adopted the three-pot-system, a home composting method with the help ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
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Unlikely sites for a composting exercising
When 82-year-old Ramasamy approached Zone 10 seeking a composting unit for his colony, the officials were receptive to his plea. It was not ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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The composting workshop was a proposal of Alyssa West and Josee Stephens, students at St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School in ... «Belleville Intelligencer, Jul 15»
9
Garden Hits & Myths: Don't fret over composting poisonous plants
'Never put poisonous plants into your composter'. When I was growing up, our rhubarb patch was just a stone's throw from our house, behind a ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
10
Composting on site an attractive option for Vancouver businesses
For Rocky Mountain Flatbread, composting their organic waste on site just makes sense. “It's a huge carbon footprint to haul it off site every ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Composting [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/composting>. Apr 2024 ».
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