"microbreaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + breaking. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|breaking}} micro- + breaking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microbreaking (uncountable)
  1. The formation of microbreaks in breaking waves Tags: uncountable
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