C1 adjective Formell

microhumcide

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈhʌmsaɪd/

Relating to a substance or process that kills or inhibits the growth of microscopic organisms found within soil or humus. It is a technical term used in environmental science to describe agents that disrupt the natural microbial balance of the earth.

Beispiele

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The gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a microhumcide effect on the vegetable patch.

The gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a soil-microbe-killing effect on the vegetable patch.

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Ecological studies indicate that the microhumcide properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.

Ecological studies indicate that the soil-microorganism-destroying properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.

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I wouldn't use that spray; it's way too microhumcide for a healthy organic garden.

I wouldn't use that spray; it is far too destructive to soil life for a healthy organic garden.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
microhumcide
Verb
microhumcidize
Adverb
microhumcidally
Adjektiv
microhumcide
Verwandt
microhumcidality
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: Micro (tiny) + Hum (humus/soil) + Cide (killer). It is a 'tiny soil-life killer'.

Schnelles Quiz

The excessive use of synthetic nitrates can have a ______ effect, depleting the soil's natural microbial life.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: microhumcide

Beispiele

1

The gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a microhumcide effect on the vegetable patch.

everyday

The gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a soil-microbe-killing effect on the vegetable patch.

2

Ecological studies indicate that the microhumcide properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.

formal

Ecological studies indicate that the soil-microorganism-destroying properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.

3

I wouldn't use that spray; it's way too microhumcide for a healthy organic garden.

informal

I wouldn't use that spray; it is far too destructive to soil life for a healthy organic garden.

4

The research team measured the microhumcide impact of various heavy metals on forest floor biodiversity over a five-year period.

academic

The research team measured the lethal impact on soil microbes of various heavy metals on forest floor biodiversity over a five-year period.

5

Our company is committed to developing non-microhumcide fertilizers to support sustainable agriculture initiatives.

business

Our company is committed to developing fertilizers that do not kill soil microorganisms to support sustainable agriculture initiatives.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
microhumcide
Verb
microhumcidize
Adverb
microhumcidally
Adjektiv
microhumcide
Verwandt
microhumcidality

Häufige Kollokationen

microhumcide effect an effect that kills soil microorganisms
microhumcide agent a substance that destroys life in the humus
microhumcide properties characteristics that are lethal to soil microbes
microhumcide runoff liquid waste that kills organisms in the ground
microhumcide treatment the application of a soil-sterilizing substance

Häufige Phrasen

potential microhumcide risk

the possible danger of killing soil life

microhumcide-free certification

an official label stating a product does not harm soil microbes

to exert a microhumcide influence

to have a destructive effect on soil microorganisms

Wird oft verwechselt mit

microhumcide vs microbicide

A microbicide kills microbes generally (often in a medical or hygiene context), whereas microhumcide specifically targets those in humus/soil.

microhumcide vs homicide

Homicide refers to the killing of a human being, while microhumcide refers to the killing of microscopic life in soil.

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Nutzungshinweise

This is a highly specialized scientific term. Use it when discussing agricultural runoff, soil health, or the environmental impact of chemicals on terrestrial ecosystems.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners might confuse the root 'hum' with 'human' instead of 'humus' (soil). It is strictly an environmental and biological term.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: Micro (tiny) + Hum (humus/soil) + Cide (killer). It is a 'tiny soil-life killer'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'mikros' (small), Latin 'humus' (earth/soil), and the Latin suffix '-cida' (killer).

Grammatikmuster

typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun can occasionally function as a mass noun referring to the substance itself
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Kultureller Kontext

The word is increasingly relevant in the context of the global 'Regenerative Agriculture' movement which prioritizes soil health.

Schnelles Quiz

The excessive use of synthetic nitrates can have a ______ effect, depleting the soil's natural microbial life.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: microhumcide

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