0%

Words related to weathering

weath·er·ing
W w

  • mechanical weathering

    any of the various weathering processes that cause physical disintegration of exposed rock without any change in the chemical composition of the rock: Collision between rock surfaces can cause mechanical weathering.

  • chemical weathering

    any of the various weathering processes that cause exposed rock to undergo chemical decomposition, changing the chemical and mineralogical composition of the rock: Oxygen and acids are agents in chemical weathering.

  • alligator

    An alligator is a large reptile with short legs, a long tail and very powerful jaws.

  • chalk

    Chalk is a type of soft white rock. You can use small pieces of it for writing or drawing with.

  • desert varnish

    the dark, lustrous coating or crust, usually of manganese and iron oxides, that forms on rocks, pebbles, etc., when exposed to weathering in the desert.

  • differential weathering

    the difference in degree of discoloration, disintegration, etc., of rocks of different kinds exposed to the same environment.
All about water Download all about WATER in pdf