mudcapping

/ˈmʌdˌkæpɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or act of covering something with a layer of mud or soil, especially for environmental containment.
    • The company specializes in mudcapping for mine reclamation projects.
    • Mudcapping is a common method for closing old landfills.
    • Proper mudcapping helps prevent pollution from seeping into groundwater.
verb
  1. Present participle of mudcap; the act of covering or sealing with mud or soil.
    • We will be mudcapping the trenches tomorrow morning.
    • The crew spent the whole week mudcapping the old dump site.
    • They are mudcapping the contaminated area right now.