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Humic Substances  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • Organic matter in a state of advanced decay, after passing through the stages of COMPOST and PEAT and before becoming lignite (COAL). It is composed of a heterogenous mixture of compounds including phenolic radicals and acids that polymerize and are not easily separated nor analyzed. (E.A. Ghabbour & G. Davies, eds. Humic Substances, 2001). A complex mixture of dark colored hetero-polymeric phenolic compounds found in HUMUS; COAL; and PEAT; resulting from the decomposition of organic matter, particularly dead plants. They are soluble in alkali and carbonates, only slightly soluble at physiological pH, and can chelate metals.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • 1415-93-6
  • Humic Substance

Action(s) pharmacologique(s)

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XZBRTMP3-L

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 27/05/2020