humic acid

hu·mic ac·id

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-mik or, often, yoo- as-id]
- /ˈhyu mɪk or, often, ˈyu- ˈæs ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-mik or, often, yoo- as-id]
- /ˈhyu mɪk or, often, ˈyu- ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of humic acid words

noun humic acid a brown, melanin-tinted mixture of polymers, found in lignite, peat, and soils, where it acts as a cation exchange agent: used in drilling fluids and inks. 1
noun humic acid a brown powder consisting of organic acids, derived from humus 0
noun humic acid (chemistry) a complex mixture of organic acids produced by the decomposition of vegetable matter. 0

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Origin of humic acid

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Humic acid

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humic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

humic acid usage trend in Literature

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