Definition of humus in English:

humus

noun ˈhjuːməsˈ(h)juməs

mass noun

The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
（由土壤微生物分解树叶及其他植物形成的）腐殖质；腐质土壤
Example sentencesExamples
- Soil should contain a good mix of sand, clay, and humus.
- Since these species originated in a wooded habitat, they require a loose soil with sufficient humus.
- What's left is nutrient-rich organic matter, or humus, which can be used as a soil amendment.
- Don't spurn organic fertilizers that are low in nutrients, because they're rich in organic matter that turns to valuable humus in the soil.
- Their soil must contain sufficient humus and be rich in calcium, but the idea that cyclamens need a lot of moisture is a misconception.
- Mature compost is a complex organic material that has been transformed into stable humus by microorganisms.
- The final product, humus or compost, looks and feels like fertile garden soil.
- If grown in plenty of humus and leaf mould, rhododendron roots almost peel off the ground.
- In sandy soils, humus acts like a sponge to catch and hold moisture.
- The mulch keeps the soil moist, and as the lower layers decompose, they enrich the soil with humus.
- Incidentally, soil rich in organic humus will hold more water longer and be more drought-resistant.
- If it's sandy or stiff with clay, dig in humus to improve water retention and aeration.
- The end point of decomposition is a largely inert organic material called humus.
- But (as some might reply) we can add peat or humus to the soil as we till.
- An all-purpose potting mix has composted bark, peat moss or peat humus added to loamy soil.
- There is a smell of humus and dirt and leaves and rain and nothing else.
- In addition, continue to put out organic humus as you plant.
- Cabbages tolerate heavier soils well, so long as there is enough humus and fertiliser, as they are heavy feeders.
- Lack of biological insect control necessitates using more pesticides, as lack of humus and plant litter necessitates using more chemical fertilizers.
- At first, layer grass clippings with a dash of leaves and twigs to create a concoction that turns into humus, the best plant food.
Synonyms
earth, loam, sod, ground, dirt, clay, turf, topsoil, mould, marl, dust

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin, 'soil'.

Rhymes

brumous, hummus, humous, spumous, strumous

Definition of humus in US English:

humus

nounˈ(h)juməsˈ(h)yo͞oməs

The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
（由土壤微生物分解树叶及其他植物形成的）腐殖质；腐质土壤
Example sentencesExamples
- Mature compost is a complex organic material that has been transformed into stable humus by microorganisms.
- Their soil must contain sufficient humus and be rich in calcium, but the idea that cyclamens need a lot of moisture is a misconception.
- Don't spurn organic fertilizers that are low in nutrients, because they're rich in organic matter that turns to valuable humus in the soil.
- The end point of decomposition is a largely inert organic material called humus.
- Lack of biological insect control necessitates using more pesticides, as lack of humus and plant litter necessitates using more chemical fertilizers.
- Since these species originated in a wooded habitat, they require a loose soil with sufficient humus.
- Cabbages tolerate heavier soils well, so long as there is enough humus and fertiliser, as they are heavy feeders.
- But (as some might reply) we can add peat or humus to the soil as we till.
- In addition, continue to put out organic humus as you plant.
- There is a smell of humus and dirt and leaves and rain and nothing else.
- If it's sandy or stiff with clay, dig in humus to improve water retention and aeration.
- What's left is nutrient-rich organic matter, or humus, which can be used as a soil amendment.
- Incidentally, soil rich in organic humus will hold more water longer and be more drought-resistant.
- If grown in plenty of humus and leaf mould, rhododendron roots almost peel off the ground.
- In sandy soils, humus acts like a sponge to catch and hold moisture.
- The mulch keeps the soil moist, and as the lower layers decompose, they enrich the soil with humus.
- Soil should contain a good mix of sand, clay, and humus.
- The final product, humus or compost, looks and feels like fertile garden soil.
- An all-purpose potting mix has composted bark, peat moss or peat humus added to loamy soil.
- At first, layer grass clippings with a dash of leaves and twigs to create a concoction that turns into humus, the best plant food.
Synonyms
earth, loam, sod, ground, dirt, clay, turf, topsoil, mould, marl, dust

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin, ‘soil’.

单词	humus
释义	Definition of humus in English: humus noun ˈhjuːməsˈ(h)juməs mass noun The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms. （由土壤微生物分解树叶及其他植物形成的）腐殖质；腐质土壤 Example sentencesExamples Soil should contain a good mix of sand, clay, and humus. Since these species originated in a wooded habitat, they require a loose soil with sufficient humus. What's left is nutrient-rich organic matter, or humus, which can be used as a soil amendment. Don't spurn organic fertilizers that are low in nutrients, because they're rich in organic matter that turns to valuable humus in the soil. Their soil must contain sufficient humus and be rich in calcium, but the idea that cyclamens need a lot of moisture is a misconception. Mature compost is a complex organic material that has been transformed into stable humus by microorganisms. The final product, humus or compost, looks and feels like fertile garden soil. If grown in plenty of humus and leaf mould, rhododendron roots almost peel off the ground. In sandy soils, humus acts like a sponge to catch and hold moisture. The mulch keeps the soil moist, and as the lower layers decompose, they enrich the soil with humus. Incidentally, soil rich in organic humus will hold more water longer and be more drought-resistant. If it's sandy or stiff with clay, dig in humus to improve water retention and aeration. The end point of decomposition is a largely inert organic material called humus. But (as some might reply) we can add peat or humus to the soil as we till. An all-purpose potting mix has composted bark, peat moss or peat humus added to loamy soil. There is a smell of humus and dirt and leaves and rain and nothing else. In addition, continue to put out organic humus as you plant. Cabbages tolerate heavier soils well, so long as there is enough humus and fertiliser, as they are heavy feeders. Lack of biological insect control necessitates using more pesticides, as lack of humus and plant litter necessitates using more chemical fertilizers. At first, layer grass clippings with a dash of leaves and twigs to create a concoction that turns into humus, the best plant food. Synonyms earth, loam, sod, ground, dirt, clay, turf, topsoil, mould, marl, dust Origin Late 18th century: from Latin, 'soil'. Rhymes brumous, hummus, humous, spumous, strumous Definition of humus in US English: humus nounˈ(h)juməsˈ(h)yo͞oməs The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms. （由土壤微生物分解树叶及其他植物形成的）腐殖质；腐质土壤 Example sentencesExamples Mature compost is a complex organic material that has been transformed into stable humus by microorganisms. Their soil must contain sufficient humus and be rich in calcium, but the idea that cyclamens need a lot of moisture is a misconception. Don't spurn organic fertilizers that are low in nutrients, because they're rich in organic matter that turns to valuable humus in the soil. The end point of decomposition is a largely inert organic material called humus. Lack of biological insect control necessitates using more pesticides, as lack of humus and plant litter necessitates using more chemical fertilizers. Since these species originated in a wooded habitat, they require a loose soil with sufficient humus. Cabbages tolerate heavier soils well, so long as there is enough humus and fertiliser, as they are heavy feeders. But (as some might reply) we can add peat or humus to the soil as we till. In addition, continue to put out organic humus as you plant. There is a smell of humus and dirt and leaves and rain and nothing else. If it's sandy or stiff with clay, dig in humus to improve water retention and aeration. What's left is nutrient-rich organic matter, or humus, which can be used as a soil amendment. Incidentally, soil rich in organic humus will hold more water longer and be more drought-resistant. If grown in plenty of humus and leaf mould, rhododendron roots almost peel off the ground. In sandy soils, humus acts like a sponge to catch and hold moisture. The mulch keeps the soil moist, and as the lower layers decompose, they enrich the soil with humus. Soil should contain a good mix of sand, clay, and humus. The final product, humus or compost, looks and feels like fertile garden soil. An all-purpose potting mix has composted bark, peat moss or peat humus added to loamy soil. At first, layer grass clippings with a dash of leaves and twigs to create a concoction that turns into humus, the best plant food. Synonyms earth, loam, sod, ground, dirt, clay, turf, topsoil, mould, marl, dust Origin Late 18th century: from Latin, ‘soil’.
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