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noun • partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil • a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East | ||||||||
| 40% | 4 | Layer of earth's surface containing minerals, organic matter, water, and organisms | ||||||
noun • anything regarded as making something unclean • the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock • material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) • the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state verb • make soiled, filthy, or dirty | ||||||||
| 40% | 12 | Process of adding organic matter to improve the fertility of soil | ||||||
adjective satellite • (of crops) planted to improve the quality of the soil | ||||||||
Organic Matter In Soil Crossword Clue
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HUMUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HUMUS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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- noun
- • Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
- • A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the middle east
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7 | The process of converting non-organic matter into organic matter |
