"gelifraction" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} gelifraction
  1. (geology) The mechanical breakup and churning of rock or soil due to repeated freezing and thawing of water within its cracks Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: congeliturbation, cryoclasty Related terms: congelifraction
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