Corrasion (Noun)
Meaning
Erosion by friction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Corrasion of the canyon walls occurred due to the constant friction of the rapidly flowing river water against the rock surface.
- Glaciers cause significant corrasion as they move, carrying rocks that scratch and grind against the underlying landscape.
- The effects of corrasion from the sand-laden wind became apparent in the eroded landscape of the desert region.
- Rocks embedded in the icy surface of the advancing glacier led to extensive corrasion of the valley below.
- Years of exposure to the relentless pounding waves resulted in noticeable corrasion of the rugged coastline.