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e·ro·sion
 erosion
- pronunciation:
- ih
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the process or condition of eroding.
- similar words:
- abrasion, rot, scour, wear
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| definition 2: |
the process by which material from the earth's surface is worn away by forces such as glaciers, wind, and water.
- similar words:
- scour, wash
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| related words: |
decay, drain, loss |
| derivation: |
erosional (adj.) |
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