humate

1 9.1

A dark natural material added to soil to make it better for plants

noun
/ˈhjuːmeɪt/

Specialized

: humato

Using humate as a soil amendment can enhance the nutrient-holding capacity of the earth.

Chlorophyll I think is good humate, which you can find in so in some probiotic supplements.

Examples

Farmers often apply humate to improve soil fertility and boost plant growth.
Yellowhorse, we own Idaho and we're not sure what Humate is, but we want to use it on our farms.
Chlorophyll I think is good humate, which you can find in so in some probiotic supplements.

Dr. Josh Axe
The gardener purchased humate to enrich her vegetable garden and promote healthy crops.

Synonyms

humic acid

vshumate

Specialized

1 6.9

A dark brown substance in soil made from dead plants and animals that helps hold water

is a commercial material concentrated in that compound and used to enrich soil

humic substance

vshumate

Specialized

1 7.9

A dark material made from dead plants and animals found in soil and peat

is a concentrated agricultural product derived from that material for soil improvement

Surface Forms

humate singular

humates plural

Morphology

humate = humic (semi-transparent) = hum + ate

Formed from the adjective 'humic' (derived from 'humus') with the chemical suffix '-ate' indicating a salt; the link to soil organic matter is clear but the precise chemical sense is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Humate comes from the Latin root humus, meaning 'earth' or 'soil', and it shares that root with the garden word humus. So a humate is a soil substance rich in 'humic' acids that farmers and gardeners add to make soil healthier.