Ensilation

/ˌɛnsɪˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or act of converting plant material into silage; another term for ensilage.

Etymology

Formed from 'ensile' or 'ensilate' with the noun-forming suffix '-tion,' creating an abstract noun for the process itself.

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