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congelifraction

[ kuhn-jel-uh-frak-shuhn ]

noun

, Geology.
  1. the shattering or splitting of rock or frozen soil due to the action of frost.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of congelifraction1

congelifract (< Latin congel ( āre ) ( congeal ) + -i- + Latin fract ( us ) broken; fracture ) + -ion

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