compost

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Solid product resulting from the decomposition of organic wastes by fermentation.
Note: A compost is generally processed in personal composters or industrially to be used as fertilizer. In the latter case, specifications in structure and quality are to be provided.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 377. (Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 404 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'compost' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13954 RIS BibTex EndNote
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