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humified

UK
/ˈhʌmɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈhʌməˌfaɪd/

Translations

humifyverb

humified

Past Simple

humified
Past Simple
humified
Past Participle
humifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌmɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈhʌməˌfaɪ/
Microorganisms humify the dead plant material, producing rich compost.
Les micro-organismes humifient la matière végétale morte, produisant un compost riche.
Additional translations
humifierUsage intransitif, surtout en contexte pédologique.
Synonyms
compost
enrich
fertilize
decompose
humifypast participle

humified

Used attributively to refer to material that has been converted into humus.
humifiéTerme de pédologie et d'agronomie.
The soil contained highly humified organic matter.
Le sol contenait une matière organique très humifiée.
Synonyms
saturated
sodden
waterlogged
hydrated
wetted
wet
damp
moist
dampened
moistened
humidified

Definitions

humifyverb
To convert organic matter into humus; to humus-form (transitive).
Microorganisms humify the dead plant material, producing rich compost.
To decompose and become humus (intransitive).
If left undisturbed, the pile of leaves will gradually humify over winter.
humifypast participle
Converted into humus; decomposed.
The soil contained highly humified organic matter.
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