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    erosion
    /ɪˈrəʊʒn/

    noun

    • 1. the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents: "the problem of soil erosion"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ErosionErosion - Wikipedia

    Erosion is the action of surface processes (such as water flow or wind) that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust and then transports it to another location where it is deposited. Erosion is distinct from weathering which involves no movement.

  3. www.britannica.com › science › erosion-geologyErosion | Description, Causes, Facts, & Types | Britannica

    Jun 14, 2024 · Erosion is the removal of surface material from Earth's crust by natural agents, such as water, wind, or ice. Learn about the different types of erosion, how they affect landforms, and how they differ from weathering and deposition.

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  5. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › erosionErosion - National Geographic Society

    Apr 23, 2024 · Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water. A similar process, weathering, breaks down or dissolves rock, but does not involve movement.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEROSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Erosion is the gradual damage or loss of something, such as soil, stone, or a good quality or situation. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of erosion with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › erosionEROSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    The gradual wearing away of land surface materials, especially rocks, sediments, and soils, by the action of water, wind, or a glacier. Usually erosion also involves the transport of eroded material from one place to another, as from the top of a mountain to an adjacent valley, or from the upstream portion of a river to the downstream portion.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › erosionErosion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Erosion is the action or process of eroding, or the state of being eroded. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of erosion.

  9. www.britannica.com › summary › erosion-geologyerosion summary | Britannica

    Erosion is the removal of surface material from the Earth's crust by natural agents such as wind, water, and ice. Learn about the types, processes, and effects of erosion on landforms and sedimentation.