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congelifraction

American  
[kuhn-jel-uh-frak-shuhn] / kənˌdʒɛl əˈfræk ʃən /

noun

Geology.
  1. the shattering or splitting of rock or frozen soil due to the action of frost.


Etymology

Origin of congelifraction

congelifract (< Latin congel ( āre ) ( see congeal) + -i- + Latin fract ( us ) broken; see fracture) + -ion

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