humus

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhjuːməs/

Noun

uncountable usually

A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

Japanese Meaning

土壌中に存在する天然の有機化合物の集合体で、植物や動物の遺体の分解および微生物の合成作用によって形成された有機物質

What is this buttons?

The gardener added humus to the beds to improve soil structure and nutrient retention.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

庭師は土壌の構造と養分保持力を改善するために、植物や動物の残骸の化学的・生物学的分解や微生物の働きによって形成された土中の天然有機化合物の複合体を花壇に加えた。

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A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

humuses

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