Manuring: meaning, definitions and examples

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manuring

 

[ ˈmænjərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

The act or process of applying manure to land as a fertilizer.

Synonyms

composting, fertilization

Examples of usage

  • Farmers use manuring to improve soil fertility.
  • Manuring is an important practice in organic farming.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of treating something with care and attention, like one would with manure.

Synonyms

caring, nurturing

Examples of usage

  • She approached the delicate situation with great manuring, ensuring no harm was done.
  • His manuring of the ancient artifact showed his respect for history.

Translations

Translations of the word "manuring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adubação

🇮🇳 खाद डालना

🇩🇪 Düngung

🇮🇩 pemupukan

🇺🇦 удобрення

🇵🇱 nawożenie

🇯🇵 施肥

🇫🇷 fertilisation

🇪🇸 abonado

🇹🇷 gübreleme

🇰🇷 비료 주기

🇸🇦 تسميد

🇨🇿 hnojení

🇸🇰 hnojenie

🇨🇳 施肥

🇸🇮 gnojenje

🇮🇸 áburður

🇰🇿 тыңайтқыш енгізу

🇬🇪 სასუქის გამოყენება

🇦🇿 gübrələmə

🇲🇽 abonado

Etymology

The word 'manuring' originated from the Middle English term 'manuren', which evolved from the Old French 'manouvrer' meaning 'to cultivate'. The practice of manuring dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations recognizing the benefits of using organic materials to improve soil quality. Over time, manuring has become a common agricultural practice worldwide, playing a vital role in sustainable farming methods.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,156, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.