Chemicals and Drugs

Humic Substances

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).

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Abstract

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).

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Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Humic Substance
  • Substance, Humic
  • Substances, Humic
  • Humic Acid
  • Humic Acids
  • Sodium Huminate
  • Acid, Humic
  • Acids, Humic
  • Huminate, Sodium

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, toxicity, virology.

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History Note

2005(1963)

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  1. D02w.241w.444w
  2. D02w.455w.426w.559w.389.657w.377w
  3. D20.721w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Humic Substances. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006812. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006812
  2. Humic Substances. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humic_substance
  3. Humic Substances. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4152088