What is another word for humic acid?
Pronunciation: [hjˈuːmɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA) 
Humic acid is an organic material that is commonly found in soil, peat, and compost. Synonyms for humic acid include humate, humus acid, and fulvic acid. Humates are the salts of humic acid, which are formed by the reaction of acids with bases. Fulvic acid is a smaller molecule that is derived from partially decomposed organic matter. It has unique properties, such as the ability to chelate metals and increase the availability of nutrients to plants. Humus acid is a combination of humic and fulvic acids and is also found in soil and organic materials. All of these synonyms refer to organic compounds that play important roles in soil health and plant growth.
