humus
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈumuʃ/medium
hú·mus
Definition
Organic matter in soil, resulting from the decomposition of plant and animal remains by microorganisms, essential for soil fertility.
The garden soil is dark and rich in humus.
Humus improves the water retention of sandy soils.
Common collocations
humus contenthumus formationworm humus
Etymology
Do latim 'humus' (terra, solo).