compost
UK: ˈkɒmpɒst | US: ˈkɑːmpoʊst
n. 1. Decayed organic material used as fertilizer for soil.
vt. 2. To convert (organic matter) into compost.
The word "compost" originates from Latin compositus, the past participle of componere ("to put together"), combining com- (together) and ponere (to place). It entered Old French as composte, referring to a mixture or preparation, and later evolved in English to specifically denote decomposed organic matter used for soil enrichment. The morpheme post here reflects the idea of "placing together" organic materials to facilitate decomposition.
The gardener added compost to improve the soil quality.
We compost kitchen scraps like vegetable peels and coffee grounds.
A healthy compost pile requires a balance of green and brown materials.
The farm uses compost to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
After six months, the leaves had turned into rich, dark compost.