Definition

Describing soil that does not contain loam, which is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay that is ideal for growing plants.

Example

The farmer was concerned about the loamless condition of the field, as it would affect crop growth.

Conversation

Have you seen the garden at Jake's place?

Yeah, I noticed it looked a bit off.

I think it might be because his soil is loamless.

That makes sense! Loam is important for healthy plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loamless → It is formed from "loam" (from Old English *lām*, meaning a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "loamless" means without loam or lacking this specific type of soil.

Memory Tip

Think of 'loam' as a rich soil mixture and remember that 'loamless' means lacking that rich soil.

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