Geological Processes Glossary

noun organisms that live on the bottom of a body of water, such as the ocean floor

• The study of benthos is important for understanding marine ecosystems.
• Have you ever seen any cool benthos while snorkeling?
• I heard there are some crazy benthos living in that part of the ocean.
• The benthos of society are often overlooked and underappreciated.

noun a powdery substance consisting of the oxide of a metal, obtained by heating the metal in air or oxygen

• The chemist analyzed the calx residue left in the crucible.
• I accidentally spilled some calx powder on the lab table.
• Hey, can you pass me that calx stuff over there?
• The calx of his past mistakes still haunted him in his dreams.

verb to break into parts or fragments; to decay or decompose

• Over time, certain materials may disintegrate due to exposure to harsh weather conditions.
• If you don't take care of that old book, it's going to disintegrate into dust.
• I left my phone out in the rain and now it's totally disintegrating.
• The team's chemistry began to disintegrate after their star player was traded.

• The effervescence of the sparkling water was a result of the carbonation process.
• I love the effervescence of soda pop, it's so bubbly and fizzy.
• This champagne has some serious effervescence, it's like a party in your mouth!
• Her effervescence was contagious, spreading joy and excitement wherever she went.

verb to become disabled or unable to move, especially because of a breakdown or failure

• The company is foundering due to mismanagement and lack of strategic planning.
• The team's project is foundering because they can't agree on a direction to take.
• The startup is foundering because they don't know how to pivot and adapt.
• Her relationship was foundering, but they managed to work through their issues and come out stronger.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The study of the natural world is essential for understanding the complexities of ecosystems.
• I love spending time in the natural world, it's so peaceful and beautiful.
• Dude, have you seen that new documentary about the natural world? It's mind-blowing!
• Her mind was like a vast, unexplored natural world, full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

noun a change in the way something is organized or structured

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• The company underwent a realignment of its departments to improve efficiency.
• We're going through a realignment at work, so things might be a bit chaotic for a while.
• The team had a realignment of roles, so now we're all doing something different.
• The realignment of priorities in his life led to a happier and more fulfilling existence.

verb to make or become rough or rougher in texture or surface

• The sandpaper was used to roughen the surface of the wood before painting.
• I roughened up the edges of the paper to give it a more rustic look.
• I roughened my hair with some gel to get that messy look.
• The challenges of life can roughen us, but they also make us stronger.

verb To completely cover or immerse in a liquid or other substance.

• The diver was submerging slowly into the deep ocean.
• I love submerging myself in a hot bubble bath after a long day.
• Let's go submerging in the pool and cool off.
• She felt like she was submerging in a sea of emotions.

noun a moral or spiritual improvement or advancement

verb to lift up or raise to a higher position or level

• The government's new policy aims to uplift the economy through various measures.
• Volunteering at the local shelter can really uplift your spirits.
• Listening to that song always uplifts me, it's my go-to pick-me-up.
• The painting in the living room really uplifts the whole decor of the house.

noun a storm with strong winds

• The windstorm caused extensive damage to the buildings in the area.
• Did you hear about the windstorm last night? It was crazy!
• That windstorm was a real doozy, wasn't it?
• The emotional turmoil felt like a windstorm raging inside her.