EROSION


Meaning of EROSION in English

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 ~.

...~ of the river valleys.

...soil ~.

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2.

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

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

...an ~ of presidential power.

N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n

3.

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

...the ~ of moral standards.

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

N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n

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