hydrofracture

noun, verb — 2 senses

hydrofracture

noun

Etymology From hydro- + fracture.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Rock fracture caused by the pressure of freezing water

hydrofracture

verb

Etymology From hydro- + fracture.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences To weather by repeated freezing and thawing

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