humus

Meanings

• noun

  A rich, dark soil conditioner that forms when decaying plant and animal matter is broken down by bacteria and other microorganisms.

  - "The addition of humus to the soil improves its structure and fertility."
  - "Humus is essential for maintaining healthy plant growth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humus
bumus , plumes , resumes

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Variants

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humus , humuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'humus' meaning 'soil' or 'ground'.

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Trivia

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1. Humus can take hundreds to thousands of years to form.

2. Humus is not a single substance, but a complex mixture of organic matter and minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soil: Humus is a key component of soil and plays a crucial role in its structure and fertility.

2. Decay: The process of decay is necessary for the formation of humus.

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Culture

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In literature, humus is sometimes used metaphorically to represent the richness and depth of the earth or the human psyche. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, from abstract representations of its texture to realistic depictions of its role in the soil.

How to Memorize "humus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rich, dark soil conditioner formed from decaying plant and animal matter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humus' with the richness and depth of the earth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'HU' in humus stands for 'humic' substances, which are rich in nutrients.

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