weathering

[weth-er-ing]

noun

1. Architecture.,  wash.

2. material used as a weather strip.

3. Geology.,  the various mechanical and chemical processes that cause exposed rock to decompose.

weathering

/ ˈwɛðərɪŋ /

noun

1. the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc

weathering

1. Any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo chemical decomposition and physical disintegration. Although weathering usually occurs at the Earth's surface, it can also occur at significant depths, for example through the percolation of groundwater through fractures in bedrock. It usually results in changes in the color, texture, composition, or hardness of the affected rocks.

weathering

1. The process by which rocks are broken down into small grains and soil. Weathering can happen through rainfall, ice formation, or the action of living things, such as algae and plant roots. It is part of the geological cycle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of weathering¹

First recorded in 1655–65; weather + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After years of weathering the #AfterDark absurdity of the Pac-12 Conference, USC hoped moving to the Big Ten might help kick most of those bizarre midnight romps from its calendar.

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Outside is a system of perforated, weathering steel panels, adding a layer of fire resistance while introducing shifting patterns of light and shadow throughout the day.

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But Professor Bevin and his team said most of the characteristics cited "could be simply generated by surface weathering".

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But the most important opponent for “Pacman” will be weathering Father Time.

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What the city is weathering is supposed to be a warning to all other immigrant-friendly municipalities across the country: submit, or else.

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