weathering
mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
Other meanings
A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.
The action of weather on objects exposed to it.
Related words
- space weathering
- weathering pan
- weathering steel
Word history
From Middle English "wederyng".
Where this comes from
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