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
Examples of erosion in a Sentence
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
Over millions of years, erosion sculpted these layers, exposing hues ranging from rich reds and oranges to soft purples and grays.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The storm didn’t cause significant erosion of the region’s famed white-sand beaches, said Gov. Mara Lezama, citing reports from the hotel association.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
It will be planted in the mangrove reforestation sessions carried out by the ecological group and which serves as natural protection against rising tides and erosion.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 3 July 2024
And yet… the erosion of search engines’ efficiency and the rapid changes within the media industry at large make the creation, preservation, and promotion of popular art assessments even more vital.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The storm didn’t cause significant erosion of the region’s famed white-sand beaches, said Gov. Mara Lezama, citing reports from the hotel association.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
It will be planted in the mangrove reforestation sessions carried out by the ecological group and which serves as natural protection against rising tides and erosion.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 3 July 2024
And yet… the erosion of search engines’ efficiency and the rapid changes within the media industry at large make the creation, preservation, and promotion of popular art assessments even more vital.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for erosion
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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
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