Loam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ləʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Loam is a noun meaning (geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
Meaning
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
More Meanings
- (metalworking) A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.
- To cover, smear, or fill with loam.
- Made of loam; consisting of loam.
Example Sentences
Alexander died, Alexander was buried, Alexander returneth to dust, the dust is earth, of earth we make loam, and of why that loam whereto he was converted might they not stop a beer-barrel?
Word Forms
- loams
- loaming
- loamed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soil, loess, silt, sludge, topsoil, mire.
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