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cryoplanation

noun
cryo·​planation | \ ¦krīō+\

Definition of cryoplanation

: the modification of a land surface by intensive frost action that generally decreases the steepness of slopes and lowers the tops of hills and mountains

First Known Use of cryoplanation

1946, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cryoplanation

cryo- + planationcry- + planation

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