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soilage

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noun soil·age \ ˈsȯi-lij \

Definition of soilage

:the act of soiling :the condition of being soiled

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Origin and Etymology of soilage

1soil

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soilage

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Definition of soilage

:green crops for feeding confined animals

Origin and Etymology of soilage

4soil

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, swath, tilth, windfall

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