humic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or derived from humus
    • humic acid

WordNet

Hu"mic adjective
Etymology
L. humus the earth, ground: cf. F. humique.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, vegetable mold; as, humic acid. See Humin.

Webster 1913