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weathering
CIDE DICTIONARY
weathering, n.
The action of the elements on a rock in altering its color, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
weathering, n.
1 the action of the weather on materials etc. exposed to it.
2 exposure to adverse weather conditions (see WEATHER v. 1).
1 the action of the weather on materials etc. exposed to it.
2 exposure to adverse weather conditions (see WEATHER v. 1).
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