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How to pronounce weathering

nounB2
WEHtherihng

/ˈwɛ.ðɚ.ɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the natural process in which rocks or other materials are broken down or changed by air, water, and weather

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Meanings & examples

nountechnicalless common

the natural process in which rocks or other materials are broken down or changed by air, water, and weather

Weathering has weakened the stone walls.

Common phrases & grammar

chemical weathering · weathering of rocks