soilage

/ˈsɔɪlɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The act or result of making something dirty; staining or soiling.
    • The soilage on the white tablecloth was difficult to remove.
    • He was careful to avoid soilage of his new suit during the muddy walk.
    • The cleaner specializes in removing soilage from carpets and upholstery.
  2. Green plants grown as food for farm animals, especially when cut and fed fresh.
    • Soilage crops like alfalfa provide good nutrition for livestock.
    • They harvested the soilage early in the morning while it was still fresh.
    • The farmer grew soilage to feed the cows during the dry summer months.
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