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humin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The part of the organic matter in soil that does not dissolve in dilute alkali.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: humic acid, geic acid

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a black humic substance that is not soluble in water

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: humic substance

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