humus
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.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhjuːməs/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin humus.
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