Look up: composting

1. Composting
   The controlled biological decomposition of organic material in the presence of air to form a humus-like material. Controlled methods of composting include mechanical mixing and aerating, ventilating the materials by dropping them through a vertical series of aerated chambers, or placing the compost ...
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2. composting
   The natural biological decomposition of organic material in the presence of air to form a humus-like material.
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3. Composting
   A waste management option involving the controlled biological decomposition of organic materials into a relatively stable humus-like product that can be handled, stored, and applied to the land without adversely affecting the environment.
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4. Composting
   the process of breaking down organic rubbish, such as garden and kitchen rubbish, into a material which can be added to the garden to help plants grow.
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5. Composting
   The controlled biological decomposition of organic solid wastes under aerobic (in the presence of oxygen) conditions.Organic materials are transformed into soil enhancers such as humus and mulch.
   Found on http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definiti
   
   
6. composting
   Controlled biodegradation under aerobic conditions by which organic material is transformed by air exchange in the pores of the material with rise in temperature and by formation of carb on dioxide,water vapour,nitrates,etc. Category: Electrical engineering and energy
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7. Composting
   1. Controlled biological decomposition of organic material in the presence of oxygen to produce a stable, pathogen-free, humus-like material called compost.
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8. composting
   (from the article `environmental works`) Another method of treating municipal solid waste is composting, a biological process in which the organic portion of refuse is allowed to decompose ...
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9. Composting
   Partial breakdown of organic plant and animal matter by aerobic bacteria to produce a material that can be used as a soil conditioner or fertilizer. See compost.
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10. Composting
    Aerobic thermophilic treatment for biodegradation of wastes or contaminated materials
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11. composting
    Composting. Image credit: Tufts University The controlled biological decomposition of organic material in the presence of air to form a humus-like material. Controlled methods of composting include mechanical mixing and aerating, ventilating the materials by dropping them through a vertic...
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12. Composting
    The natural biological decomposition of organic material in the presence of aerobic bacteria to form a rich, dark soil fertilizer.
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13. Composting
    Composting is a natural process whereby bacterial and fungi convert organic materials such as plant waste in to a soil-like material called compost. The compost can then be used to fertilise your garden.
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14. composting
    the biological decomposition of organic materials in the presence of oxygen that yields carbon dioxide, heat, and stabilised organic residues that may be used as a soil additive.
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