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Term: Chemical Weathering

-noun

Definition: The process by which rocks and minerals are broken down and altered by chemical reactions.

Example sentence: The chemical weathering of limestone occurs when rainwater mixes with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid and dissolve the rock.

-adjective

Definition: Referring to the effects or results of chemical weathering.

Example sentence: The chemical weathering patterns on the surface of the sandstone cliffs created unique formations.

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