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1Composting1by AshleyMagner4 termsSeptember 29, 2009
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composting definitions
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1the process of mixing decaying leaves, manure and other nutritive matter to improve and fertilize soil.10 sets
2the process of mixing decaying leaves, manure and other nutritive matter to improve and fertilize soil8 sets
3a mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.7 sets
4a mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients5 sets
5the porcess of mixing decaying leaves and other nutritve matter to improve and fertillize soil5 sets
6nature's way of recycling food and plant waste.3 sets
7turning organic waste into a substance that enriches soil2 sets
8the process of mixing decaying leaves, manure, and other nutritive matter to improve and fertilize soil2 sets
9biochemical process in which organic materials decompose to a humus-like material2 sets
10recycling food scraps and yard waste by mixing them with layers of soil2 sets
11the process of helping biodegradable wastes to decompose naturally2 sets
12the process of natural decomposition that helps break down waste2 sets
13natures way of recycling food and plant waste2 sets
14the decomposing of biodegradable organic matter1 set
15the biological degradation of organic material under aerobic (oxygen-rich) conditions to produce compost, a nutrient-rich soil amendment1 set
16placing biodegradable wastes together in an exposed place, to encourage decomposition1 set
17partial decomposition of moist, solid, organic waste by aerobic organisms; organic waste must be separated from other; product can later be used for fertilizer1 set
18the process of helping the natural decomposition process break down many forms of waste.1 set
19the process of helping biodegradable wastes to decompose naturally.1 set
20the process of biodegradable wastes to decompose naturally1 set
21allow organic material to break down under aerobic conditions1 set
22a process in which organic wastes; such as food and yard wastes; decompose naturally1 set
23the process of helping biodegradable wastse to decompose naturally1 set
24a process that allows the organic material in solid waste to be decomposed and reintroduced into the soil, often as fertilizer.1 set
25use of bio degradable material to make a useable substance for gardening.1 set
26preparation of compost : horse manure straw nitrogen supplements and gypsum are mixed by turners left for anaerobic fermentation1 set
27helping the natural decomposition process to break down certain wastes.1 set
28a form of treatment for sewage sludge. raw sludge is mixed with a water-absorbing material (wood chips) to reduce water, then it is places in long narrow piles (windrows) to allow air to circulate and is turned with machinery. decomposers break down soil. sig - creates rich humus-like material to treat poor soils.1 set
29using natural decomposition to transfer organic material into compost1 set
30a biochemical process in which organic materials decompose to a humuslike material1 set
31a simple process in which we copy nature by using decomposing bacteria to recycle some of the yard trimmings, food scraps, and other biodegradable organic wastes we produce1 set
32the process of breaking down organic material, such as yard trimmings, by bacteria and fungi to a humus-like material that can be used as a soil conditioner1 set
33natural decomposition or organic material at the home1 set
34the process of mixing decaying leaves, manure, and other nutriive matter to improve and fertilize soil1 set
35piling yard wastes where they can decompose gradually1 set
36the process of mixing decaying leaves, manure and other nutitive matter to improve and fertilize soil1 set
37the process of making biodegradable wastes decompose quickly1 set
38is the process of helping biodgradable wastes to decompose naturally1 set
39vegetable matter decomposes into great fetilizer for gardens1 set
40piling up organic material to decompose1 set