# soiling

Pronunciation: say "SOYL-ing" /ˈsɔɪlɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of making something dirty, such as by staining or marking it.
   - Simple: The act of making something dirty or covered with dirt.
   - _Heavy soiling around the door handles forced the museum to restrict access._
   - _The cleaners charged extra for the soiling left on the upholstery._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of soil. — present participle and gerund of soil
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of soil. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _Mud was soiling the hem of her coat as she crossed the field._
   - _The factory was soiling the river with untreated runoff._

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