rhexistasy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥέξω (rhéxō, “to break”).

Noun

rhexistasy (uncountable)

  1. (geology) A period of intense erosion due to the absence of a cover of vegetation.
    Antonym: biostasy
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