Nonhumus

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    That which is not humus (certain organic compounds in soil). uncountable

    "However, since there is no clear-cut distinction between humus and nonhumus, the term humus will be used interchangeably with soil organic matter for the purposes of this discussion."

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"However, since there is no clear-cut distinction between humus and nonhumus, the term humus will be used interchangeably with soil organic matter for the purposes of this discussion."

Etymology

From non- + humus.

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