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The correct spelling is compost.
How to pronounce compost
/ˈkɒmpɒst/
nounIPA: /ˈkɒmpɒst/
Say it like: Com-pos-t
The correct spelling is compost. The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer. For example: "Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure."
Usage Examples
“Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure.”
“If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
- 2.A mixture; a compound.
verb
- 1.To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
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