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humification
humification
Noun
This term is a specialized technical word used primarily in soil science, ecology, and geochemistry. It describes a specific chemical transition rather than general decay, focusing on the creation of stable organic compounds that resist further decomposition.
Because it refers to a continuous biochemical process, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It is almost exclusively found in academic papers, environmental reports, or textbooks regarding pedology and carbon sequestration.
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