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Meanings of erosion in English
(Geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
Usage of erosion in English
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Sea levels are also rising and beach erosion is a growing problem.
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The cliffs have suffered about seven years' worth of erosion since January.
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An erosion of that support level could indicate more losses to come.
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Unfortunately the erosion of the male working week is not about that.
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Industrial property and casualty is still seeing fierce competition and price erosion.
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Calculating rates of erosion, especially at long timescales, is a bit trickier.
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Given the erosion of our two-party system, more such administrations will follow.
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Higher voltages make the erosion happen more quickly, as do higher temperatures.
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Both were backed as reforms that would save money and prevent erosion.
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But erosion and a motorway's intrusion have given it an unquiet history.
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The erosion of the ages had played strange tricks with the sandstone.
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Six months later, she had another mesh erosion on the contralateral side.
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And the aftermath of a fire increased the risk of soil erosion.
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What to watch: -Any sign of an erosion in fiscal discipline.
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The area of the slip had not been considered prone to erosion.
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The erosion of demand for SUVs and pickups has been particularly troubling.
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Erosion across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
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