Weathering

Origin

From Middle English wederyng, equivalent to weather + -ing.

Noun

1. (obsolete) Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
2. (geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
3. (architecture) A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.

Derived terms

• space weathering

Verb

1. Present participle of weather