composting
- Scope note
- The natural 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 in piles out in the open air and mixing it or turning it periodically.
- Date of creation: 14-Apr-2011
Accepted term: 14-Apr-2011 
