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congelifraction

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con⋅gel⋅i⋅frac⋅tion

  [kuhn-jel-uh-frak-shuhn]
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–noun Geology.
the shattering or splitting of rock or frozen soil due to the action of frost.
Origin:
congelifract (< L congel(āre) (see congeal ) + -i- + L fract(us) broken; see fracture ) + -ion
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