topdressing

See also: top-dressing

English

Verb

topdressing

1. present participle and gerund of topdress

Noun

topdressing (countable and uncountable, plural topdressings)

1. The covering of a surface with loose material; especially the covering of newly-sown seeds with a light dressing of soil or fertilizer.
   • 2012, Lisa Godsey, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, page 313:

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