noun Download 🔗Share A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due. Examples : "The gardener carefully mixed compost into the loam to create a nutrient-rich soil for planting vegetables. " geology material environment agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern. Examples : "The foundry workers used a special type of loam to create the molds for the massive engine blocks. " material geology building industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover, smear, or fill with loam. Examples : "After the heavy rain, the construction workers had to loam the trench walls to prevent them from collapsing. " agriculture material geology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Made of loam; consisting of loam. Examples : "The gardener preferred the loam soil for planting vegetables because it held moisture well. " geology material environment agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
