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WORM COMPOST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
- Waste Management
- Organic Farming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vermicompost
1, record 1, English, vermicompost
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- worm compost 2, record 1, English, worm%20compost
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compost that is composed primarily of worm castings and decaying organic matter and that is produced through the practice of vermicomposting. 3, record 1, English, - vermicompost
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
- Gestion des déchets
- Agriculture biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vermicompost
1, record 1, French, vermicompost
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lombricompost 1, record 1, French, lombricompost
correct, masculine noun
- compost de vers 1, record 1, French, compost%20de%20vers
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lombricompost, également appelé compost de vers ou vermicompost, est le résultat de la décomposition des matières organiques (MO). Sa décomposition est assurée par des macro-organismes, les vers de compost, et par des micro-organismes (bactéries, champignons, levures). 1, record 1, French, - vermicompost
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
- Organic Farming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vermicomposting
1, record 2, English, vermicomposting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- worm composting 2, record 2, English, worm%20composting
correct
- earthworm composting 3, record 2, English, earthworm%20composting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of indoor composting that uses a special kind of worm, called red wigglers, to break down organic waste, producing a rich, sweet-smelling compost. 4, record 2, English, - vermicomposting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
- Agriculture biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lombricompostage
1, record 2, French, lombricompostage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- vermicompostage 2, record 2, French, vermicompostage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de compostage pratiquée à l'intérieur qui fait appel à un ver de terre appelé ver rouge du fumier pour la décomposition de déchets organiques en vue de produire un compost riche et dégageant une agréable odeur. 3, record 2, French, - lombricompostage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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