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weathering
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weathering
n. The physical, chemical, and biological processes by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces. Found op http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/glossary_2.html
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Weathering
Sloping surface to throw off rainwater. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20018
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Weathering
Summation of effects of all meteorological factors (rain, wind. etc.) tending to diminish persistence of pesticide spray deposits. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
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Weathering
Making shiny new models look more realistic by dirtying them up with chalk or paint.
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Weathering
The process of disintegrating rocks in the near surface by chemical or physical means.
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Weathering
sloping surface to throw off rainwater
Found op http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/glossary.php
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Weathering
The process of simulating wear and tear on a model. Pastel chalks and colour washes are favourite mediums. Found op http://www.hobbyshed.co.uk/model_kit_modelmaking_guides_glossary_uvwxyz.htm
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Weathering
is the chemical and mechanical breakdown of rocks due to atmospheric forces
Found op http://www.epaw.co.uk/EPT/glossary.html
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Weathering
The action of wind, temperature changes, chemicals and water that breaks the surface of rocks into smaller particles. See also: Acid Rain, Erosion. Found op http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/science/source/w/e/weathering/source.html
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Weathering
the breakdown of rocks and minerals at and just below the Earth's surface caused by a number of physical and chemical processes. Physical or mechanical weathering is caused by atmospherically controlled processes such as temperature or humidity changes. Many of these processes are due to crystal gro... Found op http://www.sedgwickmuseum.org/education/glossary.html
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Weathering
Weath'er·ing noun (Geol.) The action of the elements on a rock in altering its color, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/W/20
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weathering
<geology> The action of the elements on a rock in altering its colour, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?weathering
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Weathering
• (n.) The action of the elements on a rock in altering its color, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Weather Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/weathering/
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weathering
(from the article `industrial glass`) ...atmosphere to produce alkali carbonates and bicarbonates. These are seen as the white deposits that form on a glassy surface in dishwashing tests ... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/18
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weathering
disintegration or alteration of rock in its natural or original position at or near the Earth`s surface through physical, chemical, and biological ... [17 related articles] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/w/18
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Weathering
In architecture, weathering is a slight inclination given to horizontal surfaces, especially in masonry, to prevent water from lodging on them. Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TW.HTM
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Weathering
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soils and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth`s atmosphere, biota and waters. Weathering occurs in situ, or "with no movement", and thus should not be confused with erosion, which involves the movement of rocks and minera... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering
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Weathering
Physical, chemical or biological breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller sized particles. Found op http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeoglos/w.html
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Weathering
(R for 1: Imbatrinire) 1) Action of weathter in producing degradation; aging 2) Alternatively used as a noun to describe a slight construction slope designed to throw off rainwater Found op http://www.angelfire.com/biz/BuildingPathology/BldngPathGlsry.html
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weathering
The mechanical or chemical disintegration and discolouration of the surface of wood caused by exposure to light, the action of dust and sand carried by winds, and the alternate shrinking and swelling of the surface fibres with the variation in moisture content. Weathering does not include decay Found op http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au/glossary/view_glossarylist.html?term=w
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Weathering
Changes in color, texture, strength, chemical composition or other properties of a natural or artificial material due to the action of the weather. Found op http://www.pavement.com/glossary/A.html
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WEATHERING
The decay and breakup of rocks on the earth's surface by natural chemical and mechanical processes. The mechanical action includes large changes of temperature, extreme temperatures, frost, or the impact of wind borne sand or water. Chemical action includes the chemical reactions between atmospheric... Found op http://www.weather.com/glossary/w.html
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WEATHERING
The processes by which rock becomes soil. Found op http://www.neonaturalist.com/nature/nature_glossary.html
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weathering
weathering, collective term for the processes by which rock at or near the earth's surface is disintegrated and decomposed by the action of atmospheric agents, water, and living things. Some of these processes are mechanical, e.g., the expansion and contraction caused by sudden, large changes in tem... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0851704.html
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weathering
Click images to enlargeProcess by which exposed rocks are broken down on the spot (in situ) by the action of rain, frost, wind, and other elements of the weather. It differs from erosion in that no movement or transportion of the broken-down material takes place. Two types of weathering are r... Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0007806.html
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