frost heaving
An upwards swelling of soil during freezing conditions caused by an increasing…An upwards swelling of soil during freezing conditions caused by an increasing presence of ice as it grows towards the surface, upwards from the depth in the soil where freezing temperatures have penetrated into the soil.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)An upwards swelling of soil during freezing conditions caused by an increasing presence of ice as it grows towards the surface, upwards from the depth in the soil where freezing temperatures have penetrated into the soil.
More definitions
- upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil
Forms
plural: frost heavings| Singular | frost heaving |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil:frost heave
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable