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humic
[ hyoo-mikor, often, yoo- ]
humic
/ ˈhjuːmɪk /
adjective
- of, relating to, derived from, or resembling humus
humic acids
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Word History and Origins
Origin of humic1
C19: from Latin humus ground + -ic
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Example Sentences
This deposit, if obtained from light brown peat, is ulmic acid; if from black peat, it is humic acid.
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A small portion of nitrogen unites with hydrogen, forming ammonia, which remains combined with the humic and other acids.
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This solvent separates the humic and ulmic acids from the undecomposed vegetable fibers.
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In such soils humic acids are present and the requisite alkalinity is thus awanting.
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We are well aware that the nitrogen present in the humic matter of the soil is readily nitrifiable.
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