root wedging
(root-wedg-ing)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a geological process in which plant roots grow into cracks in rocks, causing the rocks to break apart as the roots expand.
Example Sentence
Root wedging can lead to significant changes in the landscape over time.
More Example Sentences
The process of root wedging helps to break down rocks into soil, enriching the earth.
Synonyms
root expansion; biological weathering; plant fracturing
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