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
American English
/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
Practice out loudthe natural process in which rocks or other materials are broken down or changed by air, water, and weather
Weathering has weakened the stone walls.
chemical weathering · weathering of rocks