Gypsuming

/ˈdʒɪpsəmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of applying gypsum to soil as a conditioning amendment or to surfaces as a building material.

Etymology

From 'gypsum' plus present participle suffix '-ing,' describing the active practice of adding gypsum to improve agricultural or structural applications.

Kelly Says

Smart farmers use gypsuming to fix compacted clay soils—gypsum flakes break apart clay particles, improving drainage and root penetration in ways that lime alone cannot achieve!

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