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compost
1. n. The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure.
2. n. (obsolete) A mixture; a compound.
3. v. To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.

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Given the right conditions, compost worms can reproduce at a phenomenal rate.

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