weathering
/ˈweðərɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण वेदरिंग
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noun
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[U] technical
the action of sun, rain, wind and frost in slowly breaking down rocks or changing their surface
अपक्षय
- Weathering has broken the rock into small pieces.
- Chemical weathering is fastest in hot, wet climates.
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Do not confuse weathering (the breaking down of rock in the same place) and erosion (the carrying away of broken rock and soil by water, wind or ice).
Weathering (चट्टान का उसी स्थान पर टूटना) और erosion (टूटी चट्टान और मिट्टी का पानी, हवा या बर्फ़ द्वारा बहाकर ले जाया जाना) में भ्रम न करें।