erosion

Phonetic Respelling: [ ih-roh-zhuhn ]

Definition:

n. a gradual weakening or loss or destruction; - the process by which water; ice; wind or gravity moves weathered rock and soil

Sentence:

Wind erosion is a serious problem for many beaches.

More example sentences:

Wind erosion is a serious problem for many beaches.

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Terrigenous sediments are those derived from the erosion of rocks on land.

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They have undergone weathering and erosion that has increased porosity.

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Synonyms:

corrosion; breakdown; disintegration

Antonyms:

buildup

Erosion rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • corrosion
  • explosion
  • implosion