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humic acid

noun

Definition of humic acid

: any of various organic acids obtained from humus

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1843

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humic acid

noun hu·mic acid \ ˈhyü-mik- , ˈyü- \

medical Definition of humic acid

: any of various organic acids obtained from humus

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