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Humusschicht

humus layer

noun HOO-moos-shikht Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Origin: from Latin humus (ground, soil)

Also means

topsoil layer

Usage Note

Humusschicht is the uppermost soil horizon rich in decomposed organic matter. Agriculture and ecology depend on a healthy Humusschicht; its depletion through intensive farming is a current environmental concern.

Examples

"Eine dicke Humusschicht verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens erheblich."

Natural Translation

A thick humus layer considerably improves soil fertility.

Literal Translation

A thick humus-layer improves the fertility of-the soil considerably.

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