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loess
This term is used primarily in geological and agricultural contexts to describe a specific type of wind-deposited silt. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing soil science or geography.
As a mass noun referring to a geological material, it is typically treated as uncountable. While one might refer to different types of loess deposits in a technical study, the substance itself does not have a standard plural form in common usage.
Meanings
Examples
The Loess Plateau in China is one of the most extensive deposits of this soil in the world.
Look at how the wind has deposited layers of loess across the valley floor.
Loess is highly fertile and supports intensive agriculture in many regions.
I wonder if these cliffs are made of loess or a different kind of sediment.
The porous nature of loess allows water to drain quickly through the soil.
Glacial winds transported the fine silt that eventually formed the loess deposits.
Is this region characterized by loess or alluvial soil?
The vertical walls of the loess cliffs are prone to sudden collapse during heavy rain.