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Material of biological origin, typically composed of carbon-based compounds, including plant and animal residues, microorganisms, and other living or dead organic substances.
Les sols riches en matière organique retiennent mieux l'eau.
Soils rich in organic matter retain water better.
Often used in environmental science, agriculture, and soil management.
In waste management, organic matter refers to biodegradable materials such as food scraps, yard waste, and paper products.
Le compostage transforme la matière organique en engrais naturel.
Composting turns organic matter into natural fertilizer.
Key component in composting and sustainable waste practices.
In scientific contexts, specify the type of organic matter (e.g., humus, biomass). In everyday language, 'organic matter' suffices.
Use 'matière organique' for technical discussions; 'déchets organiques' for waste management.
From Latin 'materia' (matter) and 'organicus' (of or relating to an organ), referring to living or once-living material.
In technical contexts, often quantified as a percentage of soil composition or waste stream. Avoid using for non-biological materials.