Definition of Erosion

the slow demolition of something

Examples of Erosion in a sentence

The overconsumption of soft drinks can produce dental erosion.  🔊

Because of erosion, the beach has decreased in size.  🔊

Leakage from the chemical plant is responsible for the erosion destroying the riverbanks.  🔊

Over the years, erosion has slowly reduced the area of the island.  🔊

Soil erosion is a problem for farmers because if left unchecked it can make the earth barren.  🔊

After the tsunami, the island was left to deal with the erosion caused by the destructive waves.  🔊

Many people believe the Internet is contributing to the erosion of face-to-face communication.  🔊

Because of years of erosion, the soil and rocks around the mountain have degraded so much that a valley has formed.  🔊

Since the erosion has moved so much topsoil, the tree’s roots are clearly visible.  🔊

Is it true some of the country’s biggest canyons have been caused by water erosion?  🔊

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