| Pronunciation: | | 'hyoomus
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil |
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HUMUS is a 5 letter word that starts with H. |
| | See Also: | | A horizon, A-horizon, dirt, soil |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Hu"mus\, n. [L., the earth, ground, soil.]
That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of
animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of
soils. --Graham.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The part of dirt or soil which comes from organic matter, such as from dead and decaying plants and animal remains. |
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