humus

UK
/ˈhjuː.məs/
US
/ˈhjuː.məs/
humusnoun
humuses
pl
Traductions
The rich, dark humus in the garden soil helps plants grow more vigorously.
L'humus riche et sombre du sol du jardin aide les plantes à pousser plus vigoureusement.
Définitions
The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
The rich, dark humus in the garden soil helps plants grow more vigorously.
humusadjective
UK
/ˈhjuː.məs/
US
/ˈhjuː.məs/
Used attributively (e.g., “humus layer”), so it functions as an adjective.
Traductions
The forest floor is covered by a humus layer that nourishes new plant growth.
Le sol de la forêt est recouvert d'une couche humifère qui nourrit la nouvelle croissance des plantes.
Traductions supplémentaires
humiqueEn chimie et science des sols.
Définitions
Containing, consisting of, or rich in humus.
The forest floor is covered by a humus layer that nourishes new plant growth.