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cryoturbation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of several forms of disturbances within soils and subsoils as a result of freeze–thaw processes in periglacial conditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)lbor. English cryo- English turbation English cryoturbation From cryo- + turbation.

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4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: crioturbació — forms of disturbances
  • Finnish: kryoturbaatio — forms of disturbances
  • Irish: reo-chumhscú — forms of disturbances
  • Spanish: crioturbación — forms of disturbances