CEFR B2

erosion

noun

Meaning

The gradual destruction or wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

Examples

Deforestation has significantly increased soil erosion in the valley during the rainy season.
Coastal erosion is threatening to destroy several historic lighthouses along the eastern shoreline.

Synonyms: wear, corrosion, attrition, denudation

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erosion (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ɪˈroʊʒən

Definition

The gradual destruction or wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

Examples

Deforestation has significantly increased soil erosion in the valley during the rainy season.
Coastal erosion is threatening to destroy several historic lighthouses along the eastern shoreline.
Engineers are planting native grasses to help stabilize the riverbank and prevent further erosion.

Synonyms of erosion

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