loam (Meaning)
loam (n)
a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials
loam (n.)
A kind of soil; an earthy mixture of clay and sand, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making molds for large castings, often without a pattern.
loam (v. i.)
To cover, smear, or fill with loam.
Synonyms & Antonyms of loam
loam Sentence Examples
- The garden's fertile loam soil provided an ideal environment for plant growth.
- The dark, crumbly loam bed was a welcome sight for the weary gardener.
- The addition of organic matter to the clay soil enhanced its texture, creating a rich loam.
- The heavy rainfall washed away the topsoil, leaving behind a thin layer of nutrient-poor loam.
- The loam subsoil allowed for proper water drainage, preventing root rot.
- The loam-based potting mix provided excellent aeration and moisture retention.
- The farmer used a tiller to break up the compacted loam in preparation for planting.
- The loamy soil in the valley was renowned for its high crop yields.
- The compost pile gradually transformed kitchen scraps and leaves into a rich, loamy soil amendment.
- The sandy loam soil along the coast was well-suited for growing succulent plants.
FAQs About the word loam
a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materialsA kind of soil; an earthy mixture of clay and sand, with organic matter to wh
humus, gravel, clay, sand, mud,topsoil, earth, alluvium,mold, kaolin
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The garden's fertile loam soil provided an ideal environment for plant growth.
The dark, crumbly loam bed was a welcome sight for the weary gardener.
The addition of organic matter to the clay soil enhanced its texture, creating a rich loam.
The heavy rainfall washed away the topsoil, leaving behind a thin layer of nutrient-poor loam.
