Manure vs. Humus — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Manure and Humus
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Manure
Manure is organic matter that is used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure.
Humus
In soil science, humus (derived in 1790–1800 from the Latin humus for 'earth, ground') denominates the fraction of soil organic matter that is amorphous and without the "cellular cake structure characteristic of plants, micro-organisms or animals". Humus significantly affects the bulk density of soil and contributes to its retention of moisture and nutrients.
Manure
Animal dung used for fertilizing land
Plenty of fully rotted horse manure can be dug in this fall
Humus
A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.
Manure
Apply manure to (land)
The ground should be well dug and manured
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Humus
Variant of hummus.
Manure
The dung of livestock or poultry.
Humus
A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita.
Manure
Such dung, or other organic or chemical material, used to fertilize soil.
Humus
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
Manure
To fertilize (soil) by applying material such as animal dung.
Humus
Alternative spelling of hummus
Manure
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.
Humus
That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
Manure
To apply manure (as fertilizer or soil improver).
The farmer manured his fallow field.
Humus
Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
Manure
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.
Humus
A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Manure
Any fertilizing substance, whether of animal origin or not; fertiliser.
Manure
(euphemism) Rubbish; nonsense; bullshit.
Manure
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.
To whom we gave the strand for to manure.
Manure thyself then; to thyself be improved;And with vain, outward things be no more moved.
Manure
To apply manure to; to enrich, as land, by the application of a fertilizing substance.
The blood of English shall manure the ground.
Manure
Any matter which makes land productive; a fertilizing substance.
Manure
Any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
Manure
Spread manure, as for fertilization
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