humus
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the…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.
» The soil is rich in humus.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)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.
Humus
гу́мусgúmus, перегно́йperegnój
- partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
- a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Examples
3 sentencesThe soil is rich in humus.
That soil is rich in humus.
Той ґрунт багатий на гумус.
ruЭта почва богата гумусом.
deDieser Boden ist reich an Humus.
This soil is rich in humus.
ruЭта почва богата гумусом.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin humus.Borrowed from Latin humus.
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Forms
plural: humuses| Singular | humus |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable