Erodable: meaning, definitions and examples
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erodable
[ ɪˈroʊdəble ]
geology, environment
Erodable refers to the susceptibility of a material, especially soil or rock, to erosion or wear due to water, wind, or other natural forces. Erodable surfaces are often found in areas prone to natural disturbances, such as floods or high winds.
Synonyms
decomposable, erodible, wearable.
Examples of usage
- The riverbanks are highly erodable, leading to significant loss of land.
- Erodable soils can cause challenges for construction projects.
- Farmers must consider erodable land when planning their crops.
Translations
Translations of the word "erodable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erodível
🇮🇳 क्षीण होने योग्य
🇩🇪 erosionsanfällig
🇮🇩 dapat tererosi
🇺🇦 ерозійний
🇵🇱 erozyjny
🇯🇵 浸食性の
🇫🇷 érosionnable
🇪🇸 erosionable
🇹🇷 erozyona açık
🇰🇷 침식 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتآكل
🇨🇿 erozivý
🇸🇰 erozívny
🇨🇳 可侵蚀的
🇸🇮 eroziven
🇮🇸 rofnaður
🇰🇿 эрозиялық
🇬🇪 ეროზიული
🇦🇿 erozyon üçün uyğun
🇲🇽 erosionable
Etymology
The term 'erodable' is derived from the verb 'erode', which comes from the Latin word 'erodere', meaning 'to gnaw away'. The prefix 'e-' in Latin indicates removal or separation, while 'rodere' means 'to gnaw'. The word evolved in the English language during the 19th century as scientists and geologists began to study the natural processes that strip away soil and shape landscapes. In modern usage, 'erodable' is commonly used in environmental discussions, particularly in relation to climate change and land management, as it describes materials that are vulnerable to natural erosion, affecting agriculture, ecosystems, and urban development.