C1 adjective Formal

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microhumcide
Verb
microhumcidize
Adverbio
microhumcidally
Adjetivo
microhumcide
Relacionado
microhumcidality
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microhumcide

Ejemplos

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.

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
microhumcide
Verb
microhumcidize
Adverbio
microhumcidally
Adjetivo
microhumcide
Relacionado
microhumcidality

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: microhumcide

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