congelifraction

[ kuh n-jel-uh-frak-shuh n ]
/ kənˌdʒɛl əˈfræk ʃən /

noun Geology.

the shattering or splitting of rock or frozen soil due to the action of frost.

Origin of congelifraction

congelifract (< Latin congel(āre) (see congeal) + -i- + Latin fract(us) broken; see fracture) + -ion