erosion

ero·sion

noun \i-ˈrō-zhən\

Definition of EROSION

1

a : the action or process of eroding b : the state of being eroded

2

: an instance or product of erosion

— ero·sion·al \-ˈrōzh-nəl, -ˈrō-zhə-n^əl\ adjective

— ero·sion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb

Examples of EROSION

1. Landscapers planted grass to stop the erosion of the hillside.
2. Centuries of erosion by wind have carved grooves in the rocks.

First Known Use of EROSION

1541

Related to EROSION

Synonyms: attrition, corrosion, undermining, waste

Antonyms: buildup

Related Words: breakdown, decay, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution

Near Antonyms: gain, increase

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Other Geology Terms

anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale

Rhymes with EROSION

corrosion, displosion, explosion, implosion