loam
/lษสm/
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Simple Meaning
good soil for growing plants that is a mix of sand, clay, and old leaves
When to Use
โ๏ธTechnical๐Academic Writing
Advanced โ complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
โThis garden has rich loam, so vegetables grow really well here.โ
โYou should add some loam to the soil if you want healthier flowers.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.