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Erosion (Noun)

Meaning 1

Condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Related Words

  • Erode (verb)

Meaning 2

A gradual decline of something; "after the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Diminution

Meaning 3

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Eroding
  • Wearing Away
  • Eating Away
  • Wearing

Hypernyms

  • Geologic Process

Hyponyms

  • Attrition
  • Detrition
  • Corrasion

Related Words

  • Erode (verb)

Meaning 4

Erosion by chemical action.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Corroding
  • Corrosion

Hypernyms

  • Chemical Process
  • Chemical Change

Hyponyms

  • Rust
  • Pitting
  • Roughness
  • Rusting
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