organic matter
The residues of dead plants and animals in various stages of decompositionThe residues of dead plants and animals in various stages of decomposition
» Ziri gave his ivy organic matter.
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1 senses(uncountable)The residues of dead plants and animals in various stages of decomposition
Examples
3 sentencesZiri gave his ivy organic matter.
Organic matter is formed by large molecules.
All the organic matter in the compost pile is decomposing.
Translations
3 languagesWord family
1 related wordsRelatedorganic farming
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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