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What do you mean by the following terms?
Composting
Explain briefly the meaning of the following terms:
Composting
Solution
Composting: Household and municipal wastes are decomposed by the aerobic method. The wastes are decomposed by microorganisms. This is a useful method of waste decomposition as wastes are decomposed by the microorganisms into humus which adds to the fertility of the soil.
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