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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The farmers agree to use organic fertilizers and diversify their crops to reduce erosion.
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Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Feb. 2025
The OpenAI rival sent a sobering message to both Washington and Silicon Valley, showcasing China's erosion of the U.S. lead in a critical tech battleground.
—Theo Burman, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Jim noticed the erosion of technical expertise among operators (a troubling trend).
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Roosevelt became president during the Great Depression, which was exacerbated by environmental disasters—floods, soil erosion, and most memorably, the Dust Bowl in the southern plains.
—Johnathan K Williams / Made By History, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Feb. 2025
The OpenAI rival sent a sobering message to both Washington and Silicon Valley, showcasing China's erosion of the U.S. lead in a critical tech battleground.
—Theo Burman, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Jim noticed the erosion of technical expertise among operators (a troubling trend).
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Roosevelt became president during the Great Depression, which was exacerbated by environmental disasters—floods, soil erosion, and most memorably, the Dust Bowl in the southern plains.
—Johnathan K Williams / Made By History, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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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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