nonhumus

/nɒnˈhjuːməs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of soil that is high in organic matter and has good water-holding capacity, often used in agriculture and gardening.

“The farmer applied nonhumus to her fields to improve soil fertility and structure.”

Synonyms

  • compost
  • humus

Antonyms

  • desert soil
  • saline soil