Definitions for humus
ˈhyu məs; often ˈyu-hu·mus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. humusnoun

   partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil

2. hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humousnoun

   a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

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1. Humus

   In soil science, humus (derived in 1790–1800 from the Latin humus for 'earth, ground') denominates the fraction of soil organic matter that is amorphous and without the "cellular cake structure characteristic of plants, micro-organisms or animals". Humus significantly affects the bulk density of soil and contributes to its retention of moisture and nutrients. Although the terms humus and compost are informally used interchangeably, they are distinct soil components with different origins; humus is created through anaerobic fermentation, while compost is the result of aerobic decomposition. In agriculture, "humus" sometimes also is used to describe mature or natural compost extracted from a woodland or other spontaneous source for use as a soil conditioner. It is also used to describe a topsoil horizon that contains organic matter (humus type, humus form, or humus profile). More precisely, humus is the dark organic matter that forms in soil when dead plant and animal matter (including aerobic compost) breaks down further, specifically through the action of anaerobic organisms. Humus has many nutrients that improve the health of soil, nitrogen being the most important. The ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C:N) of humus is 10:1.

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1. humus

   Humus is a dark organic material present in soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by microorganisms. It is rich in nutrients and beneficial to the growth and health of plants. It also helps in retaining soil moisture.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Humusnoun

   that portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils

2. Etymology: [L., the earth, ground, soil.]

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1. Humus

   In soil science, humus refers to any organic matter that has reached a point of stability, where it will break down no further and might, if conditions do not change, remain as it is for centuries, if not millennia. Humus significantly influences the texture of soil and contributes to moisture and nutrient retention. In agriculture, humus is sometimes also used to describe mature, or natural compost extracted from a forest or other spontaneous source for use to amend soil. It is also used to describe a topsoil horizon that contains organic matter.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Humus

   hūm′us, Humine, hūm′in, n. a brown or black powder in rich soils, formed by the action of air on animal or vegetable matter.—adj. Hū′mous. [L., 'the ground,' akin to Gr. chamai, on the ground.]

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1. Humus

   Product of soil organic matter transformation. Fallen leaves and other rests are reduced into elemental constituents by soil animals, fungi and bacteria.

   
   

   Submitted by JP03 on February 15, 2015  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of humus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of humus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=humus
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humus
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humus
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=humus
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=humus