weathering

Definition of weathering in English English dictionary: Present participle of weather; Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes; The process by which rocks are broken down in place by physical, chemical and biological processes; - The disintegration and breakdown of rocks at or near the earth's surface; The mechanical or chemical disintegration and discoloration of the surface of wood that is caused by exposure to light, the action of dust and sand carried by winds, and the alternate shrinking and swelling of the surface fibers with continual variation in moisture content brought by changes in the weather Weathering does not include decay; {i} effect of weather; process by which exposed rock is disintegrated and decomposed by atmospheric agents or water (Geology); material used for weather strip; any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo changes in character and break down - BACK>>; The physical break down and chemical modification of the geological materials exposed at the Earth's surface caused by the action of water, plants, microorganisms, physical abrasion and any of a number of other physical and chemical processes As a general rule, weathering reduces fertility by removing nutrients On the other hand, weathering improves a soil's physical properties; The destructive processes by which rocks are changed on exposure to atmospheric agents at the earth's surface; Physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks, minerals, and immature soils at or near the Earth's surface. Physical, chemical, and biological processes induced or modified by wind, water, and climate cause the changes. Weathering is distinguished from erosion in that no transportation of material is involved. A broader application of erosion, however, includes weathering as a component. Weathering is also distinguished from metamorphism, which usually takes place deep in the crust at much higher temperatures and elevated pressures; The group of processes, such as the chemical action of air and rain water and of plants and bacteria and the mechanical action of changes of temperature, whereby rocks, on exposure to the weather, change in character, decay, and finally crumble into soil The disappearance of substances from vegetation or soil through the action of wind and precipitation [S L Brown]; All physical and chemical changes produced by atmospheric agents in rocks or other deposits at or near the earth's surface These changes result in disintegration and decomposition of the material; the chemical and physical breakdown of rack materials during exposure to air and water; The processes by which rocks are chemically altered or physically broken into fragments as a result of exposure to atmospheric agents and the pressures and temperatures at or near Earth's surface, with little or no transportation of the loosened or altered materials; The action of the elements on a rock in altering its color, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges; The change in appearance of paint caused by exposure to the elements The physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of materials on exposure to atmospheric agents Also see natural weathering; The break down of rocks due to the action of the weather; the disintegration of rocks on the Earth's surface by the action of rain, frost, heat, wind, etc; Changes on the surface of glass caused by chemical reaction with the environment Weathering usually involves the leaching of alkali from the glass by water, leaving behind siliceous weathering products that are often laminar; The phyical and chemical change of rocks caused by weather; the in situ decomposition of bedrock through mechanical (such as freeze-thaw) and/or chemical (such as solution or hydrolysis) processes Breaking solid rock into small particles; all of the changes rocks go through at or near the Earth's surface; The chemical and physical alteration of materials exposed to the environment on or near the surface of a planetary body; The process by which exposure to atmospheric agents, such as air or moisture, causes rocks and minerals to break down This process takes place at or near the Earth's surface Weathering entails little or no movement of the material that it loosens from the rocks and minerals See also erosion; The mechanical or chemical disintegration and discoloration of the surface of wood It can be caused by exposure to light, the action of dust and sand carried by winds, and he alternate shrinking and swelling of the surface fibers that comes with the continual variation in moisture content brought by changes in the weather Weathering does not include decay; 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 constituents in a moist environments or in rain water Biological agents are mainly fungi which attack organic material; Physical, chemical or biological breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller sized particles; mechanical or chemical erosion of rocks due to weather; The breakdown of rocks and minerals at and below the Earth's surface by the action of physical and chemical processes; the physical and/or chemical break-up of solid rock on the earth's surface, producing loose debris
weather: A situation
weather: To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage
Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa.
weather: To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects
weather: To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round
weather: The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc
weather: The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side
One complained of a bad cold in his head, upon which Jonah mixed him a pitch-like potion of gin and molasses, which he swore was a sovereign cure for all colds and catarrhs whatsoever, never mind of how long standing, or whether caught off the coast of Labrador, or on the weather side of an ice-island.
weather: {n} a state of the air, tempest, storm
Weather: weder
Weather: wx
weather: If you say that you are under the weather, you mean that you feel slightly ill. I was still feeling a bit under the weather. = unwell. State of the atmosphere at a particular place during a short period of time. It involves day-to-day changes in such atmospheric phenomena as temperature, humidity, precipitation (type and amount), air pressure, wind, and cloud cover. Most weather occurs in the troposphere, but phenomena of the higher regions of the atmosphere, such as jet streams, and geographic features, most notably mountains and large bodies of water, also affect it. See also climate
weather: temperature, precipitation, and wind speed and direction that occur on a daily basis
weather: cause to slope
weather: To undergo or endure the action of the atmosphere; to suffer meteorological influences; sometimes, to wear away, or alter, under atmospheric influences; to suffer waste by weather
weather: The state of the air or atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness, or any other meteorological phenomena; meteorological condition of the atmosphere; as, warm weather; cold weather; wet weather; dry weather, etc
weather: To sail or pass to the windward of; as, to weather a cape; to weather another ship
weather: Weather is the day-to-day changes of the atmosphere We experience it as wet or dry, warm or cold, windy or calm
weather: unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and its effects
weather: of, or relating to weather
weather: {s} used in weather forecasting; (Nautical) in the direction of the wind
weather: To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat round
weather: Description of the physical conditions of the atmosphere (moisture, temperature, pressure, and wind)
weather: Meteorological term meaning the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time or area with respect to temperature, moisture, cloud cover, and wind velocity
weather: {f} expose to atmospheric conditions; become worn by exposure to the weather; overcome, stand; to pass to the windward of a point (Sailing)
weather: {i} atmospheric conditions; stormy weather; vicissitudes of fate
weather: - State or condition of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, and clearness or cloudiness for a certain period of time
weather: Vicissitude of season; meteorological change; alternation of the state of the air
weather: Weather is the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time It is measured in terms of such things as wind, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness, and precipitation In most places, weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and season-to-season Climate is the average of weather over time and space A simple way of remembering the difference is that 'climate' is what you expect (e g , cold winters) and 'weather' is what you get (e g , a blizzard)
weather: face or endure with courage; "She braved the elements"
weather: Conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time at a location
weather: The state of the atmosphere, mainly with respect to its effects upon life and human activities. As distinguished from climate, weather consists of the short-term (minutes to months) variations of the atmosphere. Popularly, weather is thought of in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, and wind
weather: To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air
weather: Hence, to sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to sustain; to endure; to resist; as, to weather the storm
weather: Being toward the wind, or windward opposed to lee; as, weather bow, weather braces, weather gauge, weather lifts, weather quarter, weather shrouds, etc
weather: The state of the atmosphere, mainly with respect to its effects upon life and human activities; as distinguished from climate, weather consists of the short-term (minutes to days) variations of atmospheric conditions
weather: The short-term nature of the atmosphere We describe the weather in terms of the sunshine, rain, wind, cloud, temperature, fog, etc
weather: The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy. The weather was bad I like cold weather Fishing is possible in virtually any weather. the weather conditions
weather: The result of unequal heating of the earth's atmosphere, as a function of terrain, latitude, time of year and other secondary factors
weather: windward
weather: A physical state of the atmosphere at a given time and place
weather: If something such as wood or rock weathers or is weathered, it changes colour or shape as a result of the wind, sun, rain, or cold. Unpainted wooden furniture weathers to a grey colour This rock has been weathered and eroded. + weathered weath·ered The facade of the building was a little weathered The man had a worn, weathered face. = weather-beaten
weather: A light rain; a shower
weather: The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and with respect to its effect on life and human activities It is the short term variations of the atmosphere, as opposed to the long term, or climatic, changes It is often referred to in terms of brightness, cloudiness, humidity, precipitation, temperature, visibility, and wind
weather: sail to the windward of cause to slope face or endure with courage; "She braved the elements
weather: To expose to the air; to air; to season by exposure to air
weather: the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were hoping for good weather"; "every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception"
weather: The condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place, especially regarding temperature, moisture, cloudiness, etc
weather: The state of the atmosphere, mainly with respect to its effects upon life and human activities As distinguished from climate, weather consists of the short-term (minutes to months) variations of the atmosphere
weather: disapproval If you say that someone is making heavy weather of a task, you are critical of them because they are doing it in an inefficient way and are making it seem more difficult than it really is. Some of the riders in this section made heavy weather of the cross-country race
weather: The state of the atmosphere at a definite time and place with respect to air temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, cloudiness, etc "Climate" is long-term and generalizes trends or types
weather: state or condition of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, and clearness or cloudiness for a certain period of time
weather: the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc
weather: towards the side exposed to wind
weather: change under the action or influence of the weather; "A weathered old hut"
weather: sail to the windward of
weather: the conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time and place Includes temperature, humidity, wind, clouds, and precipitation
weather: The instantaneous state of the global atmosphere-ocean-cryosphere system (Source: Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, 1990)
weather: Storm; tempest
weather: The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
weather: If you weather a difficult time or a difficult situation, you survive it and are able to continue normally after it has passed or ended. The government has weathered its worst political crisis. to weather the storm: see storm
weather: the short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, humidity, cloud coverage and fall of precipitation, wind, etc
weather: the state of the atmosphere at a given time This includes temperature, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation type, and presence of aerosols
weather: condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and a certain place

weathering

Hyphenation

weath·er·ing

Turkish pronunciation

wedhırîng

Pronunciation

/ˈweᴛʜərəɴɢ/ /ˈwɛðɜrɪŋ/

Resimler

Google Resimler

Bing Resimler

History

Favorites

Online English Turkish and Multilingual Dictionary 20+ million words and idioms.

weathering

Definition of weathering in English Turkish dictionary

Related Terms

Definition of weathering in English English dictionary

Related Terms

Hyphenation

Turkish pronunciation

Pronunciation

Resimler