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sandy loam

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Definition of sandy loam

: a loam consisting of less than 7 percent clay, less than 50 percent silt, and between 43 and 50 percent sand

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“Sandy loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy%20loam. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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