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WEATHERINGThe mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold etc (10)
HYDRAULICSWhat is the study of the mechanical and flow properties of fluids? (10)
REEFChain of rocks by the sea's edge
CLIFFA high edge of rock by the sea (5)
HYDROLYSISThe chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water (10)
TEKTITESmall dark glassy object thought to have been formed from terrestrial rocks by the heat of impacting meteorites (7)
ROTORSomething mechanical dumping old pile of rocks by river
STORMSWhat are heavy falls of rain, snow, hail, etc (6)
FAIRWith no prospect of rain, snow or hail
DIGESTIONChemical breakdown of food in an organism (9)
THEELEMENTSRain, wind, cold, etc.
COPACETICCatch a cold etc - catching one is great
TREMBLETo shake as from fear, cold, etc (7)
COMETOTHINKOFITCelestial body, if not OK, hit rocks by the way (4,2,5,2,2)
PNEUMATICSThe study of the mechanical properties of air and other gases (10)
DIAGENESISIn geology, the collective physical and chemical changes that sediment undergoes as it turns into rock (10)
LIONSSHAREQuantity of action got in the mechanicals' play? Yes and no
CONFLUENCEMeeting to study viral infection with nurse and chemical engineer (10)
FUMIGATIONEradication of pests with smoke and chemicals
PROMETHEUSHe was chained to a rock by Zeust giving fire to mankind (10)