microhumcide
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
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Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: microhumcide
Exemplos
The gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a microhumcide effect on the vegetable patch.
everydayThe gardener was warned that using harsh chemicals could have a soil-microbe-killing effect on the vegetable patch.
Ecological studies indicate that the microhumcide properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.
formalEcological studies indicate that the soil-microorganism-destroying properties of the pollutant led to a total collapse of the local soil food web.
I wouldn't use that spray; it's way too microhumcide for a healthy organic garden.
informalI wouldn't use that spray; it is far too destructive to soil life for a healthy organic garden.
The research team measured the microhumcide impact of various heavy metals on forest floor biodiversity over a five-year period.
academicThe research team measured the lethal impact on soil microbes of various heavy metals on forest floor biodiversity over a five-year period.
Our company is committed to developing non-microhumcide fertilizers to support sustainable agriculture initiatives.
businessOur company is committed to developing fertilizers that do not kill soil microorganisms to support sustainable agriculture initiatives.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A microbicide kills microbes generally (often in a medical or hygiene context), whereas microhumcide specifically targets those in humus/soil.
Homicide refers to the killing of a human being, while microhumcide refers to the killing of microscopic life in soil.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners might confuse the root 'hum' with 'human' instead of 'humus' (soil). It is strictly an environmental and biological term.
Dica de memorização
Break it down: Micro (tiny) + Hum (humus/soil) + Cide (killer). It is a 'tiny soil-life killer'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' (small), Latin 'humus' (earth/soil), and the Latin suffix '-cida' (killer).
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: microhumcide
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