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hu·mic  (hymk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or derived from humus.

humic [ˈhjuːmɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of, relating to, derived from, or resembling humus humic acids
[from Latin humus ground + -ic]
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Adj.1.humic - of or relating to or derived from humus; "humic acid"


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254] is another surrogate measurement for the concentration of organic matters, particularly stands for the complex multiaromatic and multiconjugated humic substances in water.
However through microbial degradation, part of the lignin is disrupted and reacts with the ammonia and other nitrogen containing compounds, like proteins and its degradation products, to form a stable, dark colored humic compound, referred to as the "lignin-humus complex.
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