COMPOSTING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word composting. (close relations)
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| decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||
| decomposition | nounn | |||||
noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting | ||||||
| humification | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of the formation of humus from plant remains | ||||||
| putrefaction | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles | ||||||
| rotting | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action | ||||||
| spoiling | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it | ||||||
| biodegradation | nounn | |||||
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| break down | verbv | |||||
verb • make ineffective • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features • lose control of one's emotions • stop operating or functioning • fall apart • cause to fall or collapse • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack | ||||||
