humus Label

Language

en

Definition

DefGEMET: The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil. Besides being the source of most of the mineral salts needed by plants, humus improves the texture of the soil and holds water, so reducing the loss of nutrients by leaching. (Source: ALL)

Part of speech

Noun (male)

Base form

humus

Inflectionals

humus

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Text Analysis

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Übersetzungsstatus

Übersetzung geprüft

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Change Notes

Initial version
fo on 2007-08-19
Last change
fo on 2010-05-31