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humified

/ˈhʌmɪfaɪd/

/ˈhʌməˌfaɪd/

humifyverb

humified

Past Simple

humified

Past Simple

humified

Past Participle

humifying

Gerund

/ˈhʌmɪfaɪ/

/ˈhʌməˌfaɪ/

Translations

The process of humifying organic matter is essential for soil fertility.

Процесс гумусирования органического вещества необходим для плодородия почвы.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

humifypast participle

humified

Used attributively to refer to material that has been converted into humus.

Definitions

Converted into humus; decomposed.

The soil contained highly humified organic matter.

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