mulching

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English

Etymology

From mulch +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mʌlt͡ʃɪŋ/
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Adjective

mulching (not comparable)

  1. (agriculture) Used for applying a mulch.
    This mulching mower can easily be converted to a bagging mower.
  2. (agriculture) Used as a mulch.
    Compost is generally the best mulching material for the home garden.

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Noun

mulching (countable and uncountable, plural mulchings)

  1. (agriculture) The act of preparing/applying a mulch.
    Proper mulching in summer months keeps the soil cooler.

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Verb

mulching

  1. present participle and gerund of mulch

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