vermicomposting
- noun
- /ˌvɜːrmɪˈkɒmpoʊstɪŋ/
- Specialized
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vermicompostaje
- One tribe has a vermicomposting bin for food residuals.
- vermicomposting bin
- vermicomposting projects
- vermicomposting process
Examples
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I'd recommend that anyone who does vermicomposting do it inside if they can.
Academic text (1998) -
O'Brien estimates that his garbage bill has been cut in half through recycling and vermicomposting.
Academic text (1999) -
In both places, two methods of vermicomposting are used in a covered area.
Academic text (1998) -
The building will use heat generated from the vermicomposting process.
Academic text (1998) -
The reactor room also houses 12 vermicomposting bins.
Academic text (1998) -
The remaining 10 percent of the food residuals are taken to the farm's vermicomposting project.
Academic text (1999) -
We are encouraging local schools to undertake vermicomposting projects by offering worms and assistance in setting up composting projects.
Academic text (1998) -
According to Bruce Zimmerman, director of the island's Public Works Department, plans for next year include some experimentation with vermicomposting.
Academic text (1998) -
A small amount of the MSW and biosolids is being diverted to a pilot vermicomposting operation.
Academic text (1999) -
Using worms to do vermicomposting helps turn organic waste into rich compost.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
vermicomposting = vermicompost (semi-transparent) = vermi + compost + ing
The activity noun is formed regularly from 'vermicompost' with '-ing', but the worm prefix 'vermi-' is technical and may not be obvious to many learners.
Etymology
Vermicomposting comes from the Latin word vermis meaning 'worm' and the familiar word composting, so it literally means 'composting with worms' and refers to using worms to turn food waste into rich compost for plants.