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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That erosion matters for fulfillment in a direct way.
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Over time, this can lead to enamel erosion.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 13 May 2026
Filling in empty soil space with fast-growing groundcovers is a smart way to add extra color to your yard or garden and protect soil from erosion.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
That erosion matters for fulfillment in a direct way.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Over time, this can lead to enamel erosion.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 13 May 2026
Filling in empty soil space with fast-growing groundcovers is a smart way to add extra color to your yard or garden and protect soil from erosion.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for erosion
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 20 May. 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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