terra de aluvião / lama fértil / solo argiloso
1. A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus; a type of soil composed of a mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter
The farmer planted his crops in rich loam that produced excellent yields.
O fazendeiro plantou suas colheitas em terra de aluvião fértil que produzia excelentes colheitas.
2. In traditional crafts, a mixture of clay, sand, and straw used in molding or casting
The foundry worker shaped the metal using a loam mold.
O fundidor moldou o metal usando uma forma de lama.
Loam is highly valued in Brazilian agriculture, particularly in regions like the Amazon and interior of São Paulo state. The term is most commonly used among farmers and agricultural scientists when discussing soil composition and fertility. In the USA, loam is frequently referenced as the ideal garden soil, representing the balance between water retention and drainage.
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