EROSION


Meaning of EROSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪroʊʒ(ə)n ]

1.

Erosion is the gradual destruction and removal of rock or soil in a particular area by rivers, the sea, or the weather.

As their roots are strong and penetrating, they prevent erosion.

...erosion of the river valleys.

...soil erosion.

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2.

The erosion of a person’s authority, rights, or confidence is the gradual destruction or removal of them.

...the erosion of confidence in world financial markets.

...an erosion of presidential power.

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3.

The erosion of support, values, or money is a gradual decrease in its level or standard.

...the erosion of moral standards.

...a dramatic erosion of support for the program.

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