cryofracture

noun, verb — 2 senses

cryofracture

noun

Etymology From cryo- + fracture.

1

fracture caused by the stresses of water freezing to become ice

cryofracture

verb

Etymology From cryo- + fracture.

1

To fracture by exposure to low temperature, especially to freezing

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