en·si·lage

[en-suh-lij] noun, verb, en·si·laged, en·si·lag·ing.
noun
1.
the preservation of green fodder in a silo or pit.
2.
fodder preserved.
verb (used with object)

Origin:
1875–80; < French; see ensile, -age

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ensilage (ˈɛnsɪlɪdʒ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the process of ensiling green fodder
2.  a less common name for silage

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Ensilage is one of our favorite verbs.
So is fletcherise. Does it mean:
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly.
Example sentences
Splendid ensilage is made from corn planted in such a manner.
The ensilage is then mixed with cooked grain by automated equipment and fed to the cattle by specially designed trucks.
Generally, one week is needed on standing plants, and about three weeks on ensilage.
Train workers to recognize signs of gas that may be present during the ensilage period.
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