erosion — the gradual destruction or wearing away of something by natural forces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the gradual destruction or wearing away of something by natural forces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈroʊʒən/
Korean meaning: 자연력에 의한 점진적인 파괴나 마모
Korean pronunciation: 이**로**전
Example Sentences
- My diet plan suffered severe erosion when I discovered the office candy machine.
- The erosion of the riverbank has exposed ancient fossils.
- Social media has caused an erosion of face-to-face communication skills.
erosion
NOUN//ɪˈroʊʒən//
the gradual destruction or wearing away of something by natural forces
Ocean waves cause cliff erosion as rocks crumble into the sea
From explosion to corrosion, erosion shapes the mountain
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'erosion-' (a gnawing away), derived from 'erodere' meaning 'to eat away' or 'gnaw away', composed of 'e-' (out) and 'rodere' (to gnaw).
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📝Examples
“My diet plan suffered severe erosion when I discovered the office candy machine.”
“The erosion of the riverbank has exposed ancient fossils.”
“Social media has caused an erosion of face-to-face communication skills.”
“My patience showed signs of erosion after waiting in line for three hours.”
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