why is compost called compost ?

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why is compost called compost ?

2007-07-20 11:08:43 · 4 answers · asked by dave a 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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The word compost is derived from a latin word compositus or compostus. It means a mixtyre of decayed matter used for fertilisation. see the link below

2007-07-20 11:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it is a mixture of composted nutrients.

2007-07-20 11:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

This word derives from the Latin word compositus, the past participle of componere "to put together," from com- "together" + ponere "to place".

2007-07-20 11:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by gardengallivant 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

I guess that that is better than calling it,

"That rotted down leaf and yard trimming pile"

2007-07-20 11:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by plowmscat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋