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PRONUNCIATION OF PEAT MOSS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEAT MOSS

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Peat moss is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PEAT MOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

peat moss

Sphagnum

Sphagnum is a genus of approximately 120 species of mosses. Sphagnum accumulations can store water, since both living and dead plants can hold large quantities of water inside their cells; plants may hold from 16–26 times as much water as their dry weight depending on the species. The empty cells help retain water in drier conditions. Hence, as sphagnum moss grows, it can slowly spread into drier conditions, forming larger peatlands, both raised bogs and blanket bogs. These peat accumulations then provide habitat for a wide array of peatland plants, including sedges and ericaceous shrubs, as well as orchids and carnivorous plants. Sphagnum and the peat formed from it do not decay readily because of the phenolic compounds embedded in the moss's cell walls. In addition, bogs, like all wetlands, develop anaerobic soil conditions, which produces slower anaerobic decay rather than aerobic microbial action. Peat moss can also acidify its surroundings by taking up cations, such as calcium and magnesium, and releasing hydrogen ions. Under the right conditions, peat can accumulate to a depth of many meters.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEAT MOSS

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peasouper
peat
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peat pot
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peaty
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peavey
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WORDS THAT END LIKE PEAT MOSS

bog moss
Ceylon moss
club moss
Iceland moss
Irish moss
long moss
moss
oakmoss
reindeer moss
rose moss
scale moss
Spanish moss
sphagnum moss

Synonyms and antonyms of peat moss in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «peat moss» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEAT MOSS

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

Translator English - Chinese

泥炭藓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

musgo de turba
570 millions of speakers

English

peat moss
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पीट का काई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجفت موس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

торфяной мох
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

musgo de turfa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিট শৈবাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mousse de tourbe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lumut gambut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Torfmoos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピートモス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물이끼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peat lumut
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

than bùn rêu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கரி பாசி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पीट मॉस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Turba yosunu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

torba
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

torfu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

торф´яної мох
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mușchi de turbă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τύρφη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veenmos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

torvmosse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

torvmose
5 millions of speakers

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEAT MOSS»

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Peat Moss and Ivy's backyard adventure
Despite parental admonitions, two chipmunks go to a birdfeeder in search of sunflower seeds, are chased by a fearsome cat, and find refuge in the People House.
Michael Berenstain, 1986
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Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver
Five organic amendments most often used are peat moss, compost, manure, ground bark, and sawdust. I Peat moss: Peat moss is best reserved for acid- loving plants such as azaleas. Few lawn grasses do well in soil heavily fortified with peat ...
Denny Schrock, Ortho Books, 2004
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Protected Agriculture: A Global Review
(The active ingredient in Clorox is sodium hypochlorite, also common to other brands of bleach.) It is easier to handle a peat-lite mix if the peat moss is moistened prior to or during mixing. Peat moss may be difficult to moisten, especially if very ...
Merle H. Jensen, Alan J. Malter, 1995
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Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia
There are many kinds of peat, most of which are useful as soil amendments but these should not be confused with peat moss. Peats frequently are dug locally and sold by the bushel or the load. They cover a wide range of materials, from ...
Donald Wyman, 1986
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Greenhouse Gardener's Companion: Growing Food and Flowers in ...
In general, sphagnum or Canadian peat moss is a good soil amendment, particularly if your soil contains little organic matter. to near neutral. You may want to check with the manufacturer or retailer as to the exact pH of your peat moss to assist ...
Shane Smith, Marjorie C. Leggitt, 2000
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Tarantulas and Other Arachnids: Everything about Purchase, ...
For instance, the worst fungal growth l have ever had has been in cages l lined with sterilized peat moss and bark chips. ln these cages, i had white, wooly looking mats of fungus growing all over the substrate. Other cages that had the same, ...
Samuel D. Marshall, 2001
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Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science -
Peat Moss During the past few decades, peat moss is advocated as an inexpensive and widely available adsorbent, having adsorption capacities fora variety of pollutants. Peat is mined and processed for fuel in Ireland and Northern Europe ...
Arthur T. Hubbard, 2002
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Easy Garden Projects to Make, Build, and Grow: 200 ...
Place the sand and peat moss in a bucket, and use a hand trowel to mix them together. Add 2 cups of lukewarm water, mix, and then add another 2 cups of water. Mix again, and allow the mixture to sit for 1 0 minutes. If pieces of the peat moss ...
Barbara Pleasant, 2006
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Orchid Growing Basics
For terrestrial orchids, replace the fibrous moss with sandy loam or peat moss. For lady's slipper, (Paphiopedilum) add a teaspoon (2 g) of calcium carbonate to each 2 quarts (2 1) of substrate. Potting Mix 2 (Peat moss as base) Add 1 teaspoon ...
Gustav Schoser, 1993
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Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden: Making Pots, ...
(from Elder Jones) This mix uses peat moss and perlite to give the concrete the appearance of textured stone. The addition of polypropylene fibers helps reduce shrinkage cracks and adds tensile strength. lf you're using a 1 -gallon (3.8 L) ...
Sherri Warner Hunter, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEAT MOSS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peat moss is used in the context of the following news items.
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Panorama - A bounty of blueberries
#Wenzel also recommends adding Peat Moss to increase acidity levels. #At Wenzels, blueberry bushes start around $8-10. And gardeners can ... «Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Vegetables won't thrive in shady area
If you do not have access to a greenhouse rooting bench, you should probably use a mix of half peat moss with half perlite. When you've stuck ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»
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Tropical annual Caladiums gives summer-long drama
Separate them with peat moss. I have had very good results recycling my caladiums by digging, storing and then replanting. However, this ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
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Artistry on a hot July afternoon: A visit with the Pruitts and their …
Shake off the packaging material (usually peat moss), and if dry, soak in a tub of water for ten minutes to rejuvenate them. After choosing your ... «Muscatine Journal, Jul 15»
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6 pesky lawn problems and how to fix them
... compost, and disperse seeds evenly over the area. Cover with a light layer of straw or peat moss and keep moist until seeds start to sprout. «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»
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Gardening - Busting myths about thatch, plants
... and debris from the grass – that collects at the soil surface. It has the consistency of peat moss and a half-inch or less is actually a good thing. «StarNewsOnline.com, Jul 15»
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Garden Variety: Summer flowering bulbs
Once dry, wrap in newspaper, peat moss, burlap or something similar and store in a cool, dry place for the winter. Ideal storage temperature for ... «Lawrence Journal World, Jul 15»
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Yard, home and garden tips
Root the cuttings in media such as moist vermiculite, perlite, peat moss or potting soil, rather than water. Order spring-flowering bulbs for fall ... «thepaper24-7.com, Jul 15»
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Brantford gardeners go forth and propagate your woody plants
The mix can be builder's sand with peat moss or add some vermiculite, which holds moisture, or perlite. When the mix is ready, make a hole ... «Brantford Expositor, Jul 15»
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Cigarette butt sparked massive house fire in north Edmonton
Fire officials confirmed later Thursday the cause was an improperly disposed of cigarette butt, which ignited peat moss in a wooden planter on ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»

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