Translation of "humus" into Portuguese

húmus, humo, adubos orgânicos are the top translations of "humus" into Portuguese.

humus noun grammar

A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms [..]

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  • húmus

    noun masculine

    group of compounds in soil [..]

    They make the humus, the fertile layer to which all life on land is linked.

    Eles fazem o húmus, a camada fértil para que toda a vida na terra está ligada.

  • humo

    noun masculine

    group of compounds in soil

    We sell the humus mass for building up green areas and covering closed landfills.

    Vendemos o humo para adubar áreas verdes e tapar aterros sanitários fechados.

  • adubos orgânicos

    noun

    The more or less decomposed organic matter in the soil. Besides being the source of most of the mineral salts needed by plants, humus improves the texture of the soil and holds water, so reducing the loss of nutrients by leaching. (Source: ALL)

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    • homus
    • substância húmica

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