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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Despite that potential erosion, Schier said the contest for the governor’s office will likely center around winning over suburban and independent voters.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The conglomerate, which often aligns itself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development goals and controls vast swathes of India’s infrastructure sector, is yet to fully recover from the market value erosion caused by the short seller’s accusations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, over deep time, erosion removed the softer rock in between, leaving behind ridges that stand out.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Tsunamis have caused loss of life with severe floods, erosion, and structural damage.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
The conglomerate, which often aligns itself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development goals and controls vast swathes of India’s infrastructure sector, is yet to fully recover from the market value erosion caused by the short seller’s accusations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Then, over deep time, erosion removed the softer rock in between, leaving behind ridges that stand out.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Tsunamis have caused loss of life with severe floods, erosion, and structural damage.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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 21 Sep. 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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