humic
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of humic
1835–45; < Latin hum(us) “ground, mold” + -ic
Example Sentences
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The decaying mosses release humic acids and sphagnan, a complex sugar, that make life difficult for the microorganisms that would normally cause rotting and decay.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2023
Organic-rich soils seem particularly problematic; they are ripe with molecules like humic acid, which behaves like DNA and can foul later sequencing.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 10, 2019
Lignite coal is the main raw material for Yongye’s humic acid products, according to filings.
From BusinessWeek • Jun. 22, 2011
The purchase of the humic acid supplier opened access to raw materials, said Yu.
From BusinessWeek • Jun. 22, 2011
The term mutear embraces all good argillaceous earth, from the light brown to the black, humic or ulmic deposit, found in the beds of tanks and lakes in Oude.
From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by Sleeman, William
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