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Humus

Humus Meaning & Definition
Humus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Humus?

[n] partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

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See Also | A horizon | A-horizon | dirt | soil

Humus In Webster's Dictionary

\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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