nivation

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English

Etymology

Coined by Dutch-American topographer and geologist François E. Matthes.

Noun

nivation (uncountable)

  1. (geology) Erosion caused by freezing and thawing due to snow.

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

nivation f (plural nivations)

  1. nivation

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