noun
- Plural of humus; dark organic material in soil formed by decomposition of plant and animal matter.
Usage: Commonly used in gardening, agriculture, and soil science contexts.
Examples
- The gardener added rich humuses to improve the soil quality.
- Different types of humuses develop depending on climate and vegetation.
- Healthy humuses increase water retention in sandy soils.
- The forest floor contains layers of humuses from fallen leaves and branches.
- Farmers often test their humuses to determine nutrient content.