Humus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhjuːməs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Humus is a noun meaning A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
Meaning
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of hummus (“chickpea dip”).
Word Forms
- humuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include floor, hummus, mull, duff, chernozems, humisol.
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