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mudcap

/ˈmʌdˌkæp/
noun
  1. A layer of mud or soil placed over something, such as a landfill, mine waste, or a buried object, to seal or contain it.
    • The construction crew applied a mudcap over the old landfill to prevent leaks.
    • A thick mudcap was used to cover the abandoned mine tailings.
    • The gardener put a mudcap on the compost pile to keep animals out.
verb
  1. To cover or seal with a layer of mud or soil.
    • The workers mudcapped the waste pile to reduce dust and odor.
    • They will mudcap the excavation site before the rainy season starts.
    • We need to mudcap the old well to prevent contamination.
Synonyms
sealcover
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