Definition of humus

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humus

The term 'humus' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Decayed organic matter. A dark fluffy swamp soil composed chiefly of decayed vegetation. A brown or black material formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable or animal matter. The organic portion of the soil remaining after prolonged microbial decomposition. '.

The term 'humus' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' Decomposed organic material'.


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