1. the act of making something dirty or stained
2. involuntary release of feces, especially in children or due to medical conditions
Usage: medical

1. present participle of soil; making dirty or stained

Examples

• The soiling of the white carpet was immediately noticeable.
• Parents often worry about soiling accidents during potty training.
• She was soiling her dress while gardening.
• The soiling of the river by industrial waste concerned environmentalists.
• Frequent soiling episodes may indicate a medical problem.
• He avoided soiling his new shoes by walking carefully around the puddles.
• The soiling of the documents made them difficult to read.