humification

[ hyoo-muh-fi-key-shuhn, or, often, yoo- ]

noun

1. the formation of humus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of humification¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hum(us) + -i- + -fication

Example Sentences

In the course of a few months complete humification will take place.

From Project Gutenberg

When the pores of the soil had been opened by frost the humification of the fæcal matter went forward as usual.

From Project Gutenberg