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Erosion

British pronunciation/ɪɹˈə‍ʊʒən/
American pronunciation/ɪˈɹoʊʒən/
Erosion
[NOUN]
1

the process through which soil, stone, etc. is destroyed little by little by water, wind, etc.

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2

erosion by chemical action

synonyms : corroding
corrosion
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3

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

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4

a gradual decline of something

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Examples
1So erosion happens very slowly.
2So erosion happens faster.
3We call this erosion.
4This movement is called erosion.
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