Rotswisseling

Rotswisseling is a Dutch term that is not widely standardized in technical dictionaries. The word is a compound of rots (rock) and wisseling (exchange or change). Because it is infrequently used, its meaning is highly context dependent and can vary between disciplines.

In geology and earth sciences, the expression may appear in informal or descriptive contexts to denote a change in rock characteristics, such as alterations in mineralogy or texture. However, it is not a standard technical term in Dutch geology, where more specific words like metamorfose (metamorphism) or verwering (weathering) are typically preferred.

In horticulture and agriculture, some writers have used rotswisseling to refer to changing root systems or rootstocks in grafting programs. In such usage, it describes a shift in the plant’s below-ground structure to suit soil conditions, disease pressure, or breeding goals. More common terminology in this field would be wortelstokverwisseling or onderstamwisseling, depending on the precise practice.

Because rotswisseling lacks a single, widely accepted definition, readers should verify its intended meaning from the specific source text and consult domain-specific terminology when accuracy is required. If possible, seek more established terms in the relevant field to avoid ambiguity.