Sloam

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005372",
  "term": "Sloam",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A layer of soft, clayey, or muddy material found between beds of coal or adjacent to a coal seam. This unconsolidated stratum can be difficult to manage during excavation, as it is prone to sloughing and instability when exposed to air or water. The thickness of a sloam layer varies from a few inches to several feet and its presence affects the choice of mining method and roof support.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sloam",
    "es": "capa intermedia",
    "fr": "sloam"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sloam/"
}