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physical mechanism of weathering [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
OBS

It is traditional to distinguish, among the weathering factors, the physical mechanisms (freeze-thaw action, temperature, hydration, effects of salt crystallization) and the chemical ones (dissolution, oxidation-reduction, hydrolysis).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
OBS

Il est de tradition de distinguer parmi les agents de l'altération, les mécanismes physiques (action gel-dégel, température, hydratation, effet de cristallisation des sels) et les mécanismes chimiques (dissolution, oxydo-réduction, hydrolyse).

OBS

Le terme «altération» est plus large que le terme «météorisation» qui lui, s'applique aux changements entraînés par les facteurs climatiques.

Spanish

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