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com|post
com|post «KOM pohst», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a mixture of decaying leaves, manure, and other nutritive matter, for improving and fertilizing soil.
2. a mixture. SYNONYM(S): composition, combination, compound.
–v.t.
1. to make compost of: »

Waste cellophane can be composted…if small amounts of limestone and fertilizer are used (Science News Letter).

2. to fertilize with compost.
[< Old French compost, composte < Latin compositus, past participle of compōnere. See etym. of doublet composite (Cf.composite), compote. (Cf.compote)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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