Gelifraction
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gelifraction is a noun meaning (geology) The mechanical breakup and churning of rock or soil due to repeated freezing and thawing of water within its cracks.
Meaning
(geology) The mechanical breakup and churning of rock or soil due to repeated freezing and thawing of water within its cracks.
Synonyms for gelifraction
Depending on context, synonyms include congeliturbation, cryoclasty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congelifraction, congeliturbation, gelifluction, hydrofracture, microfracturing, cryofracturing.
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