Loam vs. Humus: What's the Difference?

Loam and Humus Definitions
Loam
Soil composed of a mixture of sand, clay, silt, and organic matter.
Humus
A brown or black organic substance consisting of partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the ability of soil to retain water.
Loam
A mixture of moist clay and sand, and often straw, used especially in making bricks and foundry molds.
Humus
Variant of hummus.
Loam
To fill, cover, or coat with loam.
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Humus
A smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, used especially as a dip for pita.
Loam
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
Humus
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.
Loam
(metalworking) A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making moulds for large castings, often without a pattern.
Humus
Alternative spelling of hummus
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Loam
To cover, smear, or fill with loam.
Humus
That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
Loam
Made of loam; consisting of loam.
Humus
Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
Loam
A kind of soil; an earthy mixture of clay and sand, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
We wash a wall of loam; we labor in vain.
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Humus
A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Loam
A mixture of sand, clay, and other materials, used in making molds for large castings, often without a pattern.
Loam
To cover, smear, or fill with loam.
Loam
A rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials