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Science · Grades 3–4

Weathering

noun

The breaking down of rocks and minerals at Earth's surface by physical or chemical processes.

Example Sentences

"Water seeping into cracks causes weathering of stone walls."

"Acid rain speeds up chemical weathering of limestone."

Synonyms & Related Terms

erosionbreakdown

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