weathering
English
Etymology
From Middle English wederyng, equivalent to weather + -ing.
Noun
weathering (countable and uncountable, plural weatherings)
- (obsolete) Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
- (geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
- (architecture) A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.
Derived terms
Translations
breaking down of rocks
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Verb
weathering