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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In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Concrete sea walls, like the one proposed for a 257-foot stretch in Half Moon Bay, have been proposed to prevent further erosion along the coast, though the proposals have faced local opposition from residents.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Eating before bed can disrupt sleep, cause weight gain, lead to acid reflux, and tooth erosion, according to Dr. Sachar.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2025
Some picketing workers said the erosion in health benefits, marked by higher premiums and deductibles, essentially erased the pay increases offered by the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Concrete sea walls, like the one proposed for a 257-foot stretch in Half Moon Bay, have been proposed to prevent further erosion along the coast, though the proposals have faced local opposition from residents.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Eating before bed can disrupt sleep, cause weight gain, lead to acid reflux, and tooth erosion, according to Dr. Sachar.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 May 2025
Some picketing workers said the erosion in health benefits, marked by higher premiums and deductibles, essentially erased the pay increases offered by the company.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for erosion
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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