Erosion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊʒən/

Erosion (noun)

  1. The gradual wearing away of soil or rock by wind, water, or other natural forces.
  2. The slow reduction of strength or value of something over time.

Examples

  • The river caused significant erosion of the riverbank.
  • Erosion can change the landscape over time.

Common collocations: soil erosion, prevent erosion, coastal erosion, erosion of values, gradual erosion

Synonyms of Erosion

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Erosion

  • When discussing the build-up of materials.