cryoplanation

noun

cryo·​planation

¦krīō+

: 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

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + planationcry- + planation

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for cryoplanation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation