pyritic heave

noun

Damage to the floors or walls of houses when pyrite in the foundations oxidizes and expands.

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Meanings

nounpyritic heave (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDamage to the floors or walls of houses when pyrite in the foundations oxidizes and expands.
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