karstify — ONAD

karstify /ˈkärstəˌfī, ˈkɑrstəˌfaɪ

▸ verb

(karstifies, karstifying, karstified)

[with object] Geology erode (rock) by dissolution, producing ridges, towers, and other landforms characteristic of karst:

the limestone is karstified by the tropic rainwater all over the island.

– DERIVATIVES
karstification /ˌkärstəfəˈkāSH(ə)n, ˌkɑrstəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

/ noun

– ORIGIN 1970s : from karst.