# nivation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Erosion caused by freezing and thawing due to snow.

## Etymology
Coined by Dutch-American topographer and geologist François E. Matthes.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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