Compostable

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpoʊstəbəl/

Definitions of compostable

adjective Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms into organic matter.

Example Sentences

A1 I bought compostable bags for my kitchen.

A2 The restaurant uses compostable containers for takeout orders.

B1 The company is committed to using compostable packaging for their products.

B2 The city council passed a law requiring all food establishments to use compostable utensils.

C1 The compostable materials used in the construction industry are environmentally friendly.

C2 The packaging industry is moving towards more sustainable practices, including the use of compostable materials.

Examples of compostable in a Sentence

formal The company is committed to using compostable materials for their packaging.

informal I love using compostable bags for my kitchen scraps.

slang These compostable utensils are so much better for the environment.

figurative Her ideas were like compostable seeds, spreading and growing into something beautiful.

Grammatical Forms of compostable

• past tense: composted
• plural: compostables
• comparative: more compostable
• superlative: most compostable
• present tense: composts
• future tense: will compost
• perfect tense: has composted
• continuous tense: is composting
• singular: compostable
• positive degree: compostable
• infinitive: to compost
• gerund: composting
• participle: composted

Origin and Evolution of compostable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compostable' originated from the Latin word 'compostare', which means to manure or fertilize.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of turning organic matter into compost, the term 'compostable' has evolved to refer to materials that can break down into compost in a specific amount of time under the right conditions, leading to the development of compostable products in modern times.