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    loam
    /ləʊm/

    noun

    • 1. a fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Loam is a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying plant material. Learn how to use the word loam in sentences, how to pronounce it, and how to translate it in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › loamLoam Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Loam is a noun that refers to a mixture of clay, silt, and sand, especially in soil. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related phrases of loam from Merriam-Webster.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LoamLoam - Wikipedia

    Loam (the high-humus definition, not the soil texture definition) may be used for the construction of houses, for example in loam post and beam construction. Building crews can build a layer of loam on the inside of walls, which can help to control air humidity.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › loamLOAM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay. a mixture of clay, sand, straw, etc., used in making molds for founding and in plastering walls, stopping holes, etc. earth or soil.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › loamLoam - definition of loam by The Free Dictionary

    Loam is a type of soil that contains equal parts of sand, silt, and clay, and organic matter. It is rich, friable, and well drained. Learn more about loam, its synonyms, translations, and usage in different contexts.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOAM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Loam is a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying plant material. Learn how to use the word loam in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Loam is a type of soil that contains a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic matter. It is good for growing crops and plants, and can also be used for making molds or plastering walls.