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HUMIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does humic mean?
• HUMIC (adjective)
The adjective HUMIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or derived from humus
Familiarity information: HUMIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or derived from humus
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
humic acid
Pertainym:
humus (partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil)
Derivation:
humus (partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil)
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