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.
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Other common problems include equipment deterioration stemming from poor maintenance and erosion of wastewater holding ponds.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
This erosion is already visible.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Ocean City and Strathmere declared local state of emergencies after suffering severe erosion, which left many homes vulnerable.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2026
This erosion is already visible.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Ocean City and Strathmere declared local state of emergencies after suffering severe erosion, which left many homes vulnerable.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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