ventifact

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Definition of ventifact in English English dictionary

A pebble or little stone shaped and polished by wind-blown sand

A stone which has been shaped by the wind or wind driven sand

A stone that has been flattened and sharpened by wind abrasion Ventifacts are commonly found strewn across a desert floor

{i} rillstone, stone whose surface has been worn down by erosion caused by wind-driven sand (Geology)

A loose piece of rock that has been polished smooth by wind transported particles Common in arid environments