weathering

[ weth-er-ing ]

/ ˈwɛð ər ɪŋ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR weathering ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Architecture. wash (def. 44).

material used as a weather strip.

Geology. the various mechanical and chemical processes that cause exposed rock to decompose.Compare chemical weathering, mechanical weathering.

Origin of weathering

First recorded in 1655–65; weather + -ing¹

Words nearby weathering

weatherfish, Weatherford, weather gauge, weatherglass, weather house, weathering, weatherize, weather joint, weatherly, weatherman, weather map

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Example sentences from the Web for weathering

How are you weathering that roller coaster, with each and every year the future so up in the air?
Jim Rash on ‘The Writers’ Room’ and the Future of ‘Community’|Kevin Fallon|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the moment at least, Walker appears to be weathering the controversy.
Dem’s the Breaks: GOP Investigation Gives the Left Another Reason to Point Fingers|David Freedlander|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2011, after weathering criticism from the media, fans, and even his teammates, Beckham finally enjoyed a stellar season.
What’s Next for David Beckham?|Daniel Ferris|December 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Economics departments are not only weathering the recession, they're diversifying their courses to take advantage of it.
Fall's Hottest College Courses|Josh Dzieza, Daniel D'Addario|September 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Many deserve a medal for weathering these conflicts and never giving up on romantic love.
Hands Off My Call Girl!|Tracy Quan|February 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
At the upper part of the pipe the materials show the action of weathering by exposure to the air.
The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes|Edwin J. Houston
On its polished sides is a line of weathering showing that it was buried deeper than it is now for centuries.
The Three Sapphires|W. A. Fraser
He could have slept at sea in the hardest of storms, once satisfied that the vessel was staunch and weathering the gale.
Jack Harvey's Adventures|Ruel Perley Smith
Bituminous may be distinguished from subbituminous by the manner of weathering.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
Although they have suffered from weathering and from vandalism, enough remains to show that they represent clothed human figures.
Inca Land|Hiram Bingham

British Dictionary definitions for weathering

weathering

/ (ˈwɛðərɪŋ) /

noun

the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc

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Cultural definitions for weathering

weathering

The process by which rocks are broken down into small grains and soil. Weathering can happen through rainfall, ice formation, or the action of living things, such as algae and plant roots. It is part of the geological cycle.

Scientific definitions for weathering

weathering

[ wĕð′ər-ĭng ]

Any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo chemical decomposition and physical disintegration. Although weathering usually occurs at the Earth's surface, it can also occur at significant depths, for example through the percolation of groundwater through fractures in bedrock. It usually results in changes in the color, texture, composition, or hardness of the affected rocks.

单词	weathering
释义	weathering [ weth-er-ing ] / ˈwɛð ər ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR weathering ON THESAURUS.COM noun Architecture. wash (def. 44). material used as a weather strip. Geology. the various mechanical and chemical processes that cause exposed rock to decompose.Compare chemical weathering, mechanical weathering. Origin of weathering First recorded in 1655–65; weather + -ing¹ Words nearby weathering weatherfish, Weatherford, weather gauge, weatherglass, weather house, weathering, weatherize, weather joint, weatherly, weatherman, weather map Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for weathering How are you weathering that roller coaster, with each and every year the future so up in the air? Jim Rash on ‘The Writers’ Room’ and the Future of ‘Community’\|Kevin Fallon\|April 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For the moment at least, Walker appears to be weathering the controversy. Dem’s the Breaks: GOP Investigation Gives the Left Another Reason to Point Fingers\|David Freedlander\|February 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In 2011, after weathering criticism from the media, fans, and even his teammates, Beckham finally enjoyed a stellar season. What’s Next for David Beckham?\|Daniel Ferris\|December 2, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Economics departments are not only weathering the recession, they're diversifying their courses to take advantage of it. Fall's Hottest College Courses\|Josh Dzieza, Daniel D'Addario\|September 6, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Many deserve a medal for weathering these conflicts and never giving up on romantic love. Hands Off My Call Girl!\|Tracy Quan\|February 25, 2010\|DAILY BEAST At the upper part of the pipe the materials show the action of weathering by exposure to the air. The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes\|Edwin J. Houston On its polished sides is a line of weathering showing that it was buried deeper than it is now for centuries. The Three Sapphires\|W. A. Fraser He could have slept at sea in the hardest of storms, once satisfied that the vessel was staunch and weathering the gale. Jack Harvey's Adventures\|Ruel Perley Smith Bituminous may be distinguished from subbituminous by the manner of weathering. The Economic Aspect of Geology\|C. K. Leith Although they have suffered from weathering and from vandalism, enough remains to show that they represent clothed human figures. Inca Land\|Hiram Bingham British Dictionary definitions for weathering weathering / (ˈwɛðərɪŋ) / noun the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to weathering withstand, resist, survive, surmount, suffer, overcome, get through, ride out, brave, season, expose, acclimate, harden, stand, toughen, come through, pull through, make it, rise above, stick it out Cultural definitions for weathering weathering The process by which rocks are broken down into small grains and soil. Weathering can happen through rainfall, ice formation, or the action of living things, such as algae and plant roots. It is part of the geological cycle. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for weathering weathering [ wĕð′ər-ĭng ] Any of the chemical or mechanical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather undergo chemical decomposition and physical disintegration. Although weathering usually occurs at the Earth's surface, it can also occur at significant depths, for example through the percolation of groundwater through fractures in bedrock. It usually results in changes in the color, texture, composition, or hardness of the affected rocks. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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weathering

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for weathering

British Dictionary definitions for weathering

noun

Words related to weathering

Cultural definitions for weathering

Scientific definitions for weathering