nonhumus

Etymology

From non- + humus.

nonhumus means that which is not humus (certain organic compounds in soil). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.

noun

That which is not humus (certain organic compounds in soil).“However, since there is no clear-cut distinction between humus and nonhumus, the term humus will be used interchangeably with soil organic matter for the purposes of this discussion.”