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weathering

/ˈweðərɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does weathering mean?

noun, verb

The process of wearing away or eroding rock or soil, especially by exposure to wind or water. The act of being exposed to the elements, causing something to deteriorate or become worn.

Example

"The park ranger explained that the weathering of the rocks was a natural process that occurred over thousands of years."

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