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compost

compost

Meaning of compost

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British English/ˈkɒmpɒst/
American English/ˈkɑmpoʊst/
Russian transcription[kɐmˈpost]
compost
compost - компост
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compost with Russian translation

compost usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она добавляет компост в горшки.

She adds compost to the pots.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Компост пахнет свежей землёй.

The compost smells earthy and fresh.

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compost belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

compostкомпост
flowerцветок
grassтрава
roseроза
beansфасоль
onionлук
peasгорох

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What's the difference between compost / mulch / fertilizer / manure

🇬🇧English
compost

General term for decomposed plant waste used as a soil amendment and fertilizer.

B1Very Often

I add compost to the vegetable beds every spring to improve soil structure.

Каждую весну я добавляю компост в грядки, чтобы улучшить структуру почвы.

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🇬🇧English
mulch

Material used to cover soil surface; not always decomposed into compost, mainly used for protection and moisture retention.

B1Very Often

Apply a layer of mulch around the roses to keep the roots cool.

Нанесите слой мульчи вокруг роз, чтобы сохранить корни в прохладе.

🇬🇧English

Product (organic or mineral) added to supply plants with nutrients; differs from compost in composition and mode of action.

B1Very Often

Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring for your lawn.

Используйте сбалансированное удобрение ранней весной для газона.

🇬🇧English

Animal dung; can be used as fertilizer raw or after composting; generally fresher/less processed than compost.

B1Often

She spread well-rotted manure on the beds before planting.

Она разложила хорошо перепревший навоз на грядках перед посадкой.

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compost translation: компост. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce compost

/ˈkɒmpɒst/

compost translation

компост

compost examples

She adds compost to the pots.

compost transcription

/ˈkɒmpɒst/, /ˈkɑmpoʊst/

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compost meaning: what does it mean?

plants plant care noun

compost pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

compost is pronounced as /ˈkɒmpɒst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

compost definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She adds compost to the pots. Translation: Она добавляет компост в горшки.

Is compost part of Plant Care vocabulary?

Yes, compost (компост) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is compost part of Plants vocabulary?

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