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loam

UK
/ləʊm/
US
/loʊm/

Translations

loamnoun
loams
pl
The garden's soil is rich in loam, which is perfect for growing vegetables.
Почва в саду богата суглинком, что идеально подходит для выращивания овощей.
Synonyms
earth
silt
clay
dirt
soil
loamverb
loamed
Past Simple
loamed
Past Participle
loaming
Gerund
UK
/ləʊm/
US
/loʊm/
Transitive; chiefly technical – ‘to cover or smear with loam’
Synonyms
earth
top-dress
topdress
mulch
sod
cover with soil
dress with soil

Definitions

loamnoun
A type of soil that is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, often considered ideal for gardening and agricultural purposes due to its fertility and ability to retain moisture.
The farmer preferred to plant his crops in loam because it provided the best growing conditions.
loamverb
To cover, coat, or mix with loam, especially in foundry work or construction.
The mold was carefully loamed to ensure a smooth casting.
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