Eroding: meaning, definitions and examples
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eroding
[ ษชหroสdษชล ]
environmental impact
Eroding refers to the process by which soil, rock, or other materials are gradually worn away and removed from a surface by natural forces such as wind or water. This process can lead to significant changes in landscapes and ecosystems over time.
Synonyms
deteriorating, disintegrating, wasting.
Examples of usage
- The river is eroding the banks.
- Heavy rains are eroding the hillside.
- Wind is eroding the cliff face.
Translations
Translations of the word "eroding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น erosรฃo
- desgaste
- deterioraรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคทเฅเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Erosion
- Abtragung
- Verfall
๐ฎ๐ฉ erosi
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะพะทัั
๐ต๐ฑ erozja
๐ฏ๐ต ไพต้ฃ
๐ซ๐ท รฉrosion
๐ช๐ธ erosiรณn
๐น๐ท erozyon
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุขูู
๐จ๐ฟ eroze
๐ธ๐ฐ erozia
๐จ๐ณ ไพต่
๐ธ๐ฎ erozija
๐ฎ๐ธ rof
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพะทะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eroziya
๐ฒ๐ฝ erosiรณn
Etymology
The term 'erode' comes from the Latin word 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away', composed of the prefix 'e-' (out of, away) and 'rodere' (to gnaw). The concept has been used in geological terms since the 18th century, as scientists began to study natural processes that shaped the Earth's surface. The idea of erosion has since expanded to include various contexts, including environmental science and civil engineering, where it describes the gradual wearing away of materials due to external forces.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,606, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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