Erosion
Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊʒən/
Erosion (noun)
- The gradual wearing away of soil or rock by wind, water, or other natural forces.
- 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