Compost heap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001282
A pile of organic materials, such as plant debris, food scraps, and manure, undergoing decomposition. Microorganisms break down these materials into nutrient-rich humus, which improves soil structure and fertility. Maintaining proper moisture and aeration within the heap accelerates the composting process, which can take several weeks to months.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001282 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Synonyms | compost pile |
| Translations | German: Komposthaufen; Spanish: pila de compost; French: tas de compost |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001282",
"term": "Compost heap",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A pile of organic materials, such as plant debris, food scraps, and manure, undergoing decomposition. Microorganisms break down these materials into nutrient-rich humus, which improves soil structure and fertility. Maintaining proper moisture and aeration within the heap accelerates the composting process, which can take several weeks to months.",
"synonyms": [
"compost pile"
],
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Komposthaufen",
"es": "pila de compost",
"fr": "tas de compost"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/compost-heap/"
}
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