weathering

/ˈweðərɪŋ/ 15中考高考四级六级考研托福GRE
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc 风化; 侵蚀

noun [抽象名词][地质]风化作用;[水利]泻水斜度;挡风雨材料

Impermeable clay limits downward percolation of water and fulvic acids, reducing chemical weathering and podzolization.
不可渗透的粘土限制了水和黄腐酸的向下渗透,从而减少了化学风化和土壤灰化作用。

verb [vt. 及物动词]风干;使退色;经受住(weather 的 ing 形式)

More rain means more weathering of mountains.
更多的降雨着更多的山区会遭到侵蚀。

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