Nonhumus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonhumus is a noun meaning That which is not humus (certain organic compounds in soil).
Meaning
That which is not humus (certain organic compounds in soil).
Example Sentences
However, since there is no clear-cut distinction between humus and nonhumus, the term humus will be used interchangeably with soil organic matter for the purposes of this discussion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonorganism, nonlegume, nonhydrocarbon, nonprotein, nonorganic, nonanimal.
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