单词	erosion
释义	erosion noun ero·​sion i-ˈrō-zhən  1 a : the action or process of eroding b : the state of being eroded 2 : an instance or product of erosion erosional i-ˈrōzh-nəl  -ˈrō-zhə-nᵊl adjective erosionally i-ˈrōzh-nəl-ē  -ˈrō-zhə-nᵊl- adverb Synonyms attrition corrosion undermining waste See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Landscapers planted grass to stop the erosion of the hillside. Centuries of erosion by wind have carved grooves in the rocks. Recent Examples on the Web And as his own nationalist rule has led to an erosion of Serbian democracy and mounting concerns over press freedom, Vucic has also allowed Russian state propaganda outfits to remain operating in Serbia. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 The force of the waves subjects this stretch of shorefront to relentless erosion. Taras Grescoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2022 As the marsh has disappeared, many of the delta’s mounds have been exposed to ocean waves, leading to rapid erosion. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal erosion, and harming tourism. David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 Del Mar residents say a fence also would reduce property values and that the postholes would contribute to erosion of the crumbling bluffs. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2022 But some said more needs to be done, calling the law one step toward addressing issues that continue to plague communities of color, from police brutality to erosion of voting rights. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2022 The installations restore steep banks to a gradual slope which will absorb wave energy and prevent erosion. Lucy Sherriff, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 The bulk of the US $2-billion price tag is devoted to controlling the water: building a concrete trough that will prevent erosion; setting up steel gates to control the flow. Boyce Upholt, Wired, 23 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing erosion gully erosion gully erosion Kids Definition erosion noun ero·​sion i-ˈrō-zhən  : the act of wearing away or eroding : the state of being eroded Medical Definition erosion noun ero·​sion i-ˈrō-zhən  1 a : the superficial destruction of a surface area of tissue (as mucous membrane) by inflammation, ulceration, or trauma erosion of the uterine cervix b : progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth 2 : an instance or product of erosion a circular erosion on the skin erosion noun as in corrosion a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance corrosion decay decomposition breakdown undermining disintegration attrition dissolution waste Antonyms & Near Antonyms increase buildup gain
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