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hu⋅mic

[hyoo-mik or, often, yoo-]
–adjective Chemistry.
of or noting a substance, as an acid, obtained from humus.

Origin:
1835–45; < L hum(us) ground, mould + -ic
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hu·mic   (hyōō'mĭk)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or derived from humus.
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