Humic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or derived from humus; "humic acid".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Humic substances play a crucial role in soil formation and plant growth, and their chemical structure is still not fully understood.
- The researcher extracted humic acids from the peat sample and analyzed them using a spectrophotometer.
- Soil microorganisms can break down organic matter and form humic compounds that improve soil fertility.
- Humic fertilizers have been marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers.
- The analysis revealed that the bog's acidic water contained high levels of dissolved humic materials.