How Do You Spell ENSILAGE?

Pronunciation: [ɛnsˈɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "ensilage" is spelled with an /ə/ sound in the second syllable, represented by the letter "i". The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /ˈɛnsəlɪdʒ/. This word refers to the process of preserving forage crops by packing them tightly in a silo or pit to ferment. The correct spelling of this term is important, as it is commonly used in agriculture and animal feed production. Ensiling is an essential method to ensure year-round availability of food for livestock.

ENSILAGE Meaning and Definition

1. Ensilage is a noun that refers to the process of preserving green forage crops, such as grass or corn, by fermenting them under anaerobic conditions in a silo. It is commonly used as a method of feeding livestock, particularly during periods of low pasture availability or in areas with limited grazing options.

   During the ensilage process, the forage is chopped into small pieces and packed tightly into a silo or pit, where it undergoes a natural fermentation process. The lack of oxygen inside the silo allows bacteria to convert the plant sugars into lactic acid, creating an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of spoilage-causing microorganisms. This fermentation process preserves the nutrients in the forage and enhances its digestibility, making it a valuable feed source for animals.

   Ensilage is an essential practice in modern animal husbandry, as it ensures a continuous and balanced diet for animals throughout the year. The resulting preserved forage, known as silage, can be stored for relatively long periods, providing a consistent source of nutrition for livestock even when fresh forage is scarce. The use of ensilage has greatly improved feeding efficiency and productivity in livestock farming, as it allows for the efficient utilization of agricultural byproducts and minimizes feed wastage.

   Overall, ensilage is a method of conserving green forage crops through fermentation, facilitating the year-round feeding of livestock while maintaining the nutritional value of the forage.

Common Misspellings for ENSILAGE

• enlage
• enslage
• ansilage
• ensilese
• ensillege
• entilages
• Ensilinge
• sensilae
• enslauge
• einsilage
• ensyilage

Etymology of ENSILAGE

The word "ensilage" originated from the French term "ensiler", which is derived from the Old French word "ensillier". "Ensiler" is composed of two elements: "en-" meaning "into" and "sillier" meaning "to put in a barrel or storage container". This Old French word came from the Latin word "silia", which means "edifice, building, or storehouse". The term "ensilage" was first used in English during the 19th century to refer to the process of preserving fodder by storing it in a silo.

Similar spelling words for ENSILAGE

• england,
• enchilada,
• ensile,
• En Clair,
• enclave,
• enslaved,
• enslave,
• Enslaving,
• enslavement.

Plural form of ENSILAGE is ENSILAGES

Conjugate verb Ensilage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ensilaged

you would have ensilaged

he/she/it would have ensilaged

we would have ensilaged

they would have ensilaged

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ensilaging

you would have been ensilaging

he/she/it would have been ensilaging

we would have been ensilaging

they would have been ensilaging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ensilage

you would ensilage

he/she/it would ensilage

we would ensilage

they would ensilage

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ensilaging

you would be ensilaging

he/she/it would be ensilaging

we would be ensilaging

they would be ensilaging

FUTURE

I will ensilage

you will ensilage

he/she/it will ensilage

we will ensilage

they will ensilage

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ensilaging

you will be ensilaging

he/she/it will be ensilaging

we will be ensilaging

they will be ensilaging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ensilaged

you will have ensilaged

he/she/it will have ensilaged

we will have ensilaged

they will have ensilaged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ensilaging

you will have been ensilaging

he/she/it will have been ensilaging

we will have been ensilaging

they will have been ensilaging

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s ensilage

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ensilaging

you were ensilaging

he/she/it was ensilaging

we were ensilaging

they were ensilaging

PAST PARTICIPLE

ensilaged

PAST PERFECT

I had ensilaged

you had ensilaged

he/she/it had ensilaged

we had ensilaged

they had ensilaged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ensilaging

you had been ensilaging

he/she/it had been ensilaging

we had been ensilaging

they had been ensilaging

PRESENT

I ensilage

you ensilage

he/she/it ensilages

we ensilage

they ensilage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ensilaging

you are ensilaging

he/she/it is ensilaging

we are ensilaging

they are ensilaging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ensilaging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ensilaged

you have ensilaged

he/she/it has ensilaged

we have ensilaged

they have ensilaged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ensilaging

you have been ensilaging

he/she/it has been ensilaging

we have been ensilaging

they have been ensilaging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ensilage

SIMPLE PAST

I ensilaged

you ensilaged

he/she/it ensilaged

we ensilaged

they ensilaged