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1. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it).
Synonyms
- geological process
- abrasion
- eating away
- attrition
- wearing away
- eroding
- corrasion
- detrition
- geologic process
- soil erosion
- wearing
- ablation
- beach erosion
- deflation
- chatter mark
Antonyms
- order
- elegance
- achromatic
- recuperate
Etymology
- erosio (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Erosion
- explosion
- implosion
- corrosion
How do you pronounce erosion?
Pronounce erosion as ɪˈroʊʒən.
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How do you spell erosion? Is it errosion ?
A common misspelling of erosion is errosion
Example sentences of the word erosion
1. Noun, singular or mass
Both apple juice and sparkling water have the potential to cause dental erosion.
2. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind.
Antonyms
- obey
Etymology
- erosio (Latin)
3. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] erosion by chemical action.
Synonyms
- rusting
- corroding
- chemical action
- indentation
- chemical change
- roughness
- corrosion
- pitting
- rust
Antonyms
- effortless
- inflation
- disinflation
- smoothness
Etymology
- erosio (Latin)
4. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] a gradual decline of something.
Synonyms
- diminution
Antonyms
- progress
- better
Etymology
- erosio (Latin)