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humin

/ˈhjuː.mɪn/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈhjuː.mɪn/

uncountable

A dark, humic substance that is not soluble in water, typically found in soil and peat.

  • 🇷🇺Темное гуминовое вещество, нерастворимое в воде, обычно встречающееся в почве и торфе.
  1. Insoluble humic substance C2 formal scientific

    A dark, black organic substance found in soil and peat that is not soluble in water, formed from the decomposition of plant matter.

    • Humin is a key component of soil organic matter.
    • The researchers analyzed the humin fraction in the sediment sample.
    • Humin contributes to the dark color of fertile topsoil.

    🇷🇺Гумин