congelifract

noun

con·​gel·​i·​fract

kənˈjeləˌfrakt

plural -s

: a rock fragment split off by frost action

Word History

Etymology

congeli- (from Latin congelare to freeze) + -fract (from Latin fractus, past participle of frangere to break)

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