Compost meaning in English
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Definition
to compost: to convert vegetable scraps and plant matter into compost or fertilizer
a compost heap (or pile) a pile of vegetable and plant matter used to make soil more fertile
Examples
- "This is very important as I plan to cultivate fruits and vegetables and compost my waste."
Exercise 1
Luna wants to "compost her waste". This means that Luna wants to .
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is .
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is .
Luna wants to "compost her waste". This means that Luna wants to recycle organic material to make fertilizer 1.
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is a little door for cats 2.
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is a little door for cats 2.
1 recycle organic material to make fertilizer: To "compost waste" is to convert organic material (such as vegetables or fruit) into soil or dirt which is rich in nutrients. This soil can then be used as a fertilizer, which accelerates the growth process for fruits, plants, vegetables etc. "Composting waste" is also an effective way of recycling organic material: Organic or biodegradable foods can be disposed of directly into a "compost pile" or "heap" in order to initiate the decomposition process.
1 eat only organic fruits and vegetables: "Composting waste" refers to the act of recycling organic matter, not eating organic products.
1 eliminate sanitation and plumbing charges: "Composting waste" refers to the act of recycling organic matter, and not to the charges associated with sanitation or plumbing.
1 separate glass, cans and plastic into separate recycling bins: Although "composting waste" is a way of recycling, this process doesn't involve separating glass, cans and plastic.
2 a little door for cats: A cat flap (or cat door) is a small entrance allowing cats to enter or exit a location.
2 a cat deterrent : A "deterrent" is designed to dissuade or discourage. It could be a device which frightens thieves or criminals such as a security system, or an odor which keeps away mosquitoes.
2 a trap for catching cats: A "trap" is a device used for catching or imprisoning something (a rabbit, a person, a mouse). A cat flap isn't designed to trap cats, but rather to allow them to enter and exit a location.
2 a pouch where cats keep their kittens: Cats don't keep kittens in pouches, you must be getting them confused with kangaroos! Good guess though, it would be cute if cats had pouches for kittens.
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