Humus and Marl

Humus

Humus noun - Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil.
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Marl and humus are semantically related in ground topic. In some cases you can use "Marl" instead a noun "Humus".

Nearby Word: humous

Marl

Marl noun - A loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime.
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Humus and marl are semantically related in ground topic. You can use "Humus" instead a noun "Marl".

Nearby Words: marled, marly, marling
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