"humic acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} humic acid (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, biochemistry) a complex mixture of organic acids produced by the decomposition of vegetable matter. Wikipedia link: humic acid Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Acids, Biochemistry, Organic chemistry Holonyms: humus

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