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   erosion

   /ɪˈrəʊʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents: "the problem of soil erosion"
   • ▪ the gradual destruction or diminution of something: "the erosion of support for the party"
   • ▪ the gradual destruction of tissue or tooth enamel by physical or chemical action: "the total area of haemorrhagic erosion"
   • ▪ a place where surface tissue has been gradually destroyed: "patients with gastric erosions"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French from Latin erosio(n-), from erodere ‘wear or gnaw away’ (see erode).

   Derivatives

   • 1. erosional adjective
   • 2. erosive adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEROSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Erosion is the gradual damage or loss of something, such as soil, stone, or a good quality or situation. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of erosion with Cambridge Dictionary.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ErosionErosion - Wikipedia

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   Erosion is the action of surface processes (such as water flow or wind) that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust and then transports it to another location where it is deposited. Erosion is distinct from weathering which involves no movement.

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5. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › erosionErosion - National Geographic Society

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Erosion is the geological process of wearing away and transporting earthen materials by natural forces. Learn about the types, causes, and effects of erosion by water, wind, and ice.

6. www.britannica.com › science › erosion-geologyErosion | Description, Causes, Facts, & Types | Britannica

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Erosion is the removal of surface material from Earth's crust by natural agents, such as water, wind, or ice. Learn about the different types of erosion, how they affect landforms, and how they differ from weathering and deposition.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › erosionEROSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   The gradual wearing away of land surface materials, especially rocks, sediments, and soils, by the action of water, wind, or a glacier. Usually erosion also involves the transport of eroded material from one place to another, as from the top of a mountain to an adjacent valley, or from the upstream portion of a river to the downstream portion.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › erosionErosion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Erosion is the action or process of eroding, or the state of being eroded. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of erosion.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEROSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Erosion is the gradual damage or loss of something, such as soil, stone, or a good quality or situation. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of erosion with examples and collocations.