atmoclastic
/ætˌmɒklæsˈtɪk/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or denoting a process in which a substance is broken down into smaller molecules, often resulting in the release of gases.
“The atmoclastic process is a complex chemical reaction that occurs in the Earth’s atmosphere.”
2. noun
a substance that undergoes atmoclastic decomposition, often releasing gases in the process.
“The atmoclastic rock was studied by geologists to understand its formation and properties.”