lithobrakes
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The lithobrakes at this mountain pass are a natural braking mechanism that helps slow down trucks climbing up the steep incline.
Definition:self-regulating systems that slow or stop vehicles without the need for artificial braking systems when they come into contact with rough or intermittent rock surfaces.
From natural braking mechanisms
Example:The lithobrakes forming on mountain roads are often seen as a result of erosion-induced roughening of the rock surfaces.
Definition:caused or exacerbated by the process of erosion.
From erosion-induced
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