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weathering

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weath·er·ing  (wr-ng)
n.
Any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo changes in character and break down.

weathering
Noun
the breakdown of rocks by the action of the weather

weathering  (wthr-ng)
Any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo chemical decomposition and physical disintegration. Although weathering usually occurs at the Earth's surface, it can also occur at significant depths, for example through the percolation of groundwater through fractures in bedrock. It usually results in changes in the color, texture, composition, or hardness of the affected rocks.


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Nevertheless, he took every precaution in his power, and had no anxiety about his weathering it out.
As it became more and more apparent that the Coldwater, under my seamanship, was weathering the tempest and giving promise of pulling through safely, I could have sworn that I perceived a shade of annoyance and disappointment growing upon his dark countenance.
You admire this tower of granite, weathering the hurts of so many ages.
 
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