Erosive
Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊsɪv/
Erosive (adj)
- Causing gradual damage by wearing a surface down, often because of water, wind, or friction.
- Able to break down or damage substances through chemical action, especially on skin or materials.
- Relating to processes that remove soil or rock from a place and move it elsewhere.
Erosive (adjective)
Examples
- The wind is erosive, so the rocks slowly wear away.
- Water can be erosive, and it gradually wears away the ground.