"semicomposting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From semi- + composting. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|semi|composting}} semi- + composting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} semicomposting (uncountable)
  1. A degradation process that handles volumes of organic waste lower than that recommended for composting and therefore does not present a thermophilic stage, because mesophilic microorganisms are responsible for the degradation of the original organic matter. Wikipedia link: Compost#Phases of composting Tags: uncountable
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