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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrganic waste
/ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk weɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Biodegradable waste derived from plant or animal matter, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, that can be composted.
"Separating organic waste from general rubbish helps reduce landfill emissions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of organic (from Late Latin organicus, from Ancient Greek organikos 'serving as an instrument') and waste (from Old French wast, from Latin vastus 'empty, desolate'). The term emerged in environmental and agricultural sciences during the late 20th century to designate biodegradable refuse derived from plant or animal sources.
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déchets organiques
Transliteration: dechet or-ga-nik
"Il faut jeter les épluchures de légumes dans le bac à déchets organiques."
Biomüll
Transliteration: bio-mʏl
"Küchenabfälle gehören in die Biotonne für Biomüll."
rifiuto organico
Transliteration: ri-fiu-to or-ga-ni-co
"Il rifiuto organico può essere trasformato in prezioso compost."
residuo orgánico
Transliteration: re-si-du-o or-ga-ni-ko
"Debemos reciclar cada residuo orgánico para cuidar el medio ambiente."
resíduo orgânico
Transliteration: re-zi-du-o or-ga-ni-ku
"O resíduo orgânico da cozinha serve para fazer adubo natural."
जैविक अपशिष्ट
Transliteration: jaivik apasht
"जैविक अपशिष्ट का उपयोग खाद बनाने के लिए किया जा सकता है।"
有机废物
Transliteration: yǒujī fèiwù
"厨余垃圾是一种常见的有机废物。"
유기 폐기물
Transliteration: yugi pyegimul
"음식물 쓰레기는 대표적인 유기 폐기물입니다."
有機廃棄物
Transliteration: yūki haikibutsu
"有機廃棄物は堆肥にリサイクルすることができます。"
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