What does "topdressing" mean?

The covering of a surface with loose material; especially the covering of newly-sown seeds with a light dressing of soil or fertilizer.

Topdressing

Common synonyms include: fertilization, soil additive, soil amendment application, surface amendment, surface application, topdress.

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The covering of a surface with loose material; especially the covering of newly-sown seeds with a light dressing of soil or fertilizer. countable, uncountable
"Penetrating sealant, a protective formula applied to the stone, soaks into the material, and topdressings form a protective skin on top."

Verb

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present participle and gerund of topdress form-of, gerund, participle, present

"Penetrating sealant, a protective formula applied to the stone, soaks into the material, and topdressings form a protective skin on top."