What does humus mean?
Humus means 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..
Humus
/ˈhjuːməs/ · 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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- Alternative spelling of hummus (“chickpea dip”).
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- humuses
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