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
One of the most significant steps was the installation of a glass panel in the loggia overlooking Rome, a solution designed to protect the grotto from the wind that over centuries has contributed to the erosion of its most fragile materials.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Geological significance In its recognition, the UNESCO executive board cited Paektu’s volcanic legacy, valleys shaped by glacial erosion, and rocky plains as part of its global significance.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Plants can be used on slopes to provide excellent erosion control and tolerate heat and humidity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Tracking coastal erosion and sediment movement: The Navigator provides centimeter-level precision in mapping shorelines, enabling researchers to model erosion patterns and sediment transport more effectively.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
Geological significance In its recognition, the UNESCO executive board cited Paektu’s volcanic legacy, valleys shaped by glacial erosion, and rocky plains as part of its global significance.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Plants can be used on slopes to provide excellent erosion control and tolerate heat and humidity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Tracking coastal erosion and sediment movement: The Navigator provides centimeter-level precision in mapping shorelines, enabling researchers to model erosion patterns and sediment transport more effectively.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erosion
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The catch-up maintenance relied on a track-grinding machine that smooths away rail burn and corrosion.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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This buildup can act as a catalyst for corrosion, especially when combined with moisture and heat within the dishwasher, leading to rust development on metal items like your knives.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosion. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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