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weathering

noun

Definition of WEATHERING

:  the action of the weather conditions in altering the color, texture, composition, or form of exposed objects; specifically :  the physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of earth materials at or near the earth's surface
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First Known Use of WEATHERING

1548

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