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 Da Mosto’s team is researching ways to increase biodiversity on the reconstructed marshes, including planting species that can help reduce erosion and make the wetlands more resilient. —

ABC News, 30 May 2026 As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture. —

Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 The results reflect an erosion of faith in the nation’s democratic systems among young Americans across partisan lines. —

Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Existing homeowners do not want – and almost certainly will not allow – a wholesale erosion of their home equity. —

Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for erosion

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corrosion

Noun

The chemicals were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from stains, water and corrosion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Check your battery terminals for corrosion, too, as this can hurt your battery.

— Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026