— compostable , adj. — composter , n.
/kom"pohst/ , n.
1. a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
2. a composition; compound.
v.t.
3. to use in compost; make compost of: to compost manure and kitchen scraps.
4. to apply compost to (soil).
v.i.
5. to make compost: Shredded leaves will compost easily.
[ 1350-1400; ME compositum, n. use of neut. of compositus COMPOSITE; cf. COMPOTE ]