1. past tense and past participle of compost; converted organic matter into fertilizer through decomposition

Examples

• We composted all the kitchen scraps last fall.
• The leaves were composted over the winter months.
• She composted the garden waste to create rich soil.
• The organic material was composted in a special bin.
• They composted vegetable peels and coffee grounds.
• The farmer composted manure to improve soil quality.