EROSION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

erosion

noun

i-ˈrō-zhən

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as in corrosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts

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Recent Examples of erosion And without the previous vegetation, serious problems of soil erosion began to emerge. —

Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 Future exploration Using advanced numerical models, scientists discovered that erosion acts as a delicate regulator of natural hydrogen production. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 The erosion of the ground compounded the impacts of the flooding, collapsing the foundations of homes, schools and infrastructure like wastewater systems. —

Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 But the erosion of the integrity of the agency’s decision-making has been unmistakable. —

Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for erosion

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corrosion

Noun

My concern would be water intrusion, which can lead to corrosion or electrical issues over time.

— Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Notoriously hard to work not least due to its 3,000-degree Celsius melting point, the hyper-dense and corrosion-resistant metal was left untreated.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026