weathering

Phonetic Respelling: [ weth-er-ing ]

Definition:

adj. worn by exposure to the weather; v. face or endure with courage; 2 The chemical and physical processes that break down rock at Earth's surface

Sentence:

The outside table suffered weathering due to the rain.

More example sentences:

The outside table suffered weathering due to the rain.

Hear it

Collision between rock surfaces can cause mechanical weathering.

Hear it

They have undergone weathering and erosion that has increased porosity.

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Oxygen and acids are agents in chemical weathering.

Hear it

Synonyms:

worn; decaying; crumbling; endure; brave; brave out

Antonyms:

new