Etymology

cryoturbation

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Today it means: Any of several forms of disturbances within soils and subsoils as a result of freeze–thaw processes in periglacial conditions. Full definition →

English turbation ← Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
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  1. Ancient Greekκρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
  2. Englishcryo-
  3. Englishturbation
  4. English todaycryoturbation

From cryo- + turbation.

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