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humus

noun

Definition of humus

as in loam

a brown or black material in soil that is formed when plants and animals decay

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Recent Examples of humus Water the pile gently, or simply wait for rain to jump-start the process of turning organic debris into nutrient-rich humus. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 In flower beds, a light layer acts as natural mulch, insulating roots and conserving soil moisture while decomposing into rich humus over time. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2025 Brunch might mean a humus bowl layered with lamb and pickled onion, or a shakshuka made with black lime tomato stew. — Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Unless the compost is fully broken down into humus, this incorporation will also work organic matter into the soil, which helps with aeration and further supports microorganisms. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for humus

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Such fraudulence bore only poisoned fruit, swelling overseas bank accounts for the Manchurian candidates who were seeding duplicity into the loam of their nation’s imagination.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Given time enough, gravity will return those rocks to their long sleep in the loam.

— Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of loam

Noun

This living ground cover prevents soil erosion, retains moisture, and adds organic matter to topsoil.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
Research after previous wildfires found that up to 34% of properties still contained hazardous contamination, such as heavy metals, even after the debris had been removed and the topsoil scraped away.

— Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

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Considering the remote location, the camp’s range of wellness treatments is impressive, from rose-clay exfoliation wraps to full manis and pedis to massages with Namibian calabash gourds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kaolin and bentonite team up with colloidal clay to soak up excess sebum and sweep away pore-clogging buildup, while corn mint powder lends a little extra oil-absorbing power.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

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