HUMUS


Meaning of HUMUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhyü-məs, ˈyü- ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, earth — more at humble

Date: 1796

: a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic portion of soil

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