Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of nourishing.
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The act or process of providing nourishment; nutrition. Continuous nourishing of the soil improves crop yield.
nourishgerund / present participle Used attributively to describe food or substances that promote growth and health.
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Providing nourishment; promoting health or growth through food. We enjoyed a nourishing breakfast before the long hike.