erosion
noun
ero·sion
i-ˈrō-zhən 
1
a
: the action or process of eroding
b
: the state of being eroded
2
: an instance or product of erosion
Examples of erosion in a Sentence
Landscapers planted grass to stop the erosion of the hillside.
Centuries of erosion by wind have carved grooves in the rocks.
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Polling data showed key demographic shifts, with Cruz's advantage among older, rural voters holding firm while his support in the suburbs of Houston and Dallas saw more erosion.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This year could hinge on whether Harris maintains those trends—or if Trump cuts into Harris’ urban leads while halting suburban erosion in places like Waukesha.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Use Mulch and Compost to Protect Bare Soil Bare soil is highly susceptible to erosion, but a simple layer of mulch can act as a protective shield.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This year could hinge on whether Harris maintains those trends—or if Trump cuts into Harris’ urban leads while halting suburban erosion in places like Waukesha.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Use Mulch and Compost to Protect Bare Soil Bare soil is highly susceptible to erosion, but a simple layer of mulch can act as a protective shield.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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Medical Definition
erosion
noun
ero·sion
i-ˈrō-zhən
1
a
: the superficial destruction of a surface area of tissue (as mucous membrane) by inflammation, ulceration, or trauma
erosion of the uterine cervix
b
: progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth
2
: an instance or product of erosion
a circular erosion on the skin
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