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Humus helps soil hold water.
What does Humus mean?
Humus is rich dark material in soil.
Dictionary definition
Dark organic material in soil made from decayed plants and animals.
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Garden soil with humus can support plant growth.
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The science lesson explained how decayed leaves become humus over time.
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What is humus?
Humus is organic material that helps soil.
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Which phrase is closest in meaning to humus?
Humus is made from decayed organic matter.
Practice 3
In the sentence 'Humus improved the garden soil,' what does humus mean?
The sentence is about soil and plant growth.
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Humus
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WordHumus.
Partnoun.
MeaningHumus is rich dark material in soil.
ExampleExample: Humus helps soil hold water.
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- Syllables
- hyoo · mus
- Strongest beat
- hyoo
- Ending
- mus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hyoo.
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Synonyms
Words like Humus
organic matterMaterial from once-living things.
composted materialDecayed material that enriches soil.
Antonyms
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sandLoose grains of rock with little organic matter.
bare rockRock without soil or organic material.
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