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| Proportion between humified and not humified parts of the given organic substance. The greater the index is, the greater part of the organic substance have been transformed into humic acid. The index can be reached by chemical test. The humification law, having been existing in several countries, allows the sales of diverse organic substances (composts,sewage-sludges) depending on this index. |