soilure
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soil·ure
(soil′yər)n.
1. Soiling or the condition of being soiled.
2. A blot, stain, or smudge.
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soilure
(ˈsɔɪljə)n
1. the act of soiling or the state of being soiled
2. a stain or blot
[C13: from Old French soilleure, from soillier to soil2]
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soil•ure
(ˈsɔɪl yər)n.
a soiling or stain.
[1250–1300; < Old French soilleure, derivative of soill(ier) (see soil2)]
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Noun | 1. | soilure - the act of soiling something change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics contamination, pollution - the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors |
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