humification

[ hyoo-muh-fi-key-shuh n, or, often, yoo- ]
/ ˌhyu mə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən, or, often, ˌyu- /

noun

the formation of humus.

Origin of humification

First recorded in 1895–1900; hum(us) + -i- + -fication

Words nearby humification

humidifier, humidify, humidistat, humidity, humidor, humification, humified, humify, humiliate, humiliating, humiliation

Example sentences from the Web for humification

  • When the pores of the soil had been opened by frost the humification of the fæcal matter went forward as usual.

    The Dwelling House |George Vivian Poore