nounπShareThe result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face."The constant rain caused erosion of the soil on the family's garden plot. "geologyenvironmentnaturegeographyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe changing of a surface by mechanical action, friction, thermal expansion contraction, or impact."The constant wind erosion of the sand dunes shaped the landscape over many years. "geologyenvironmentnatureprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gradual loss of something as a result of an ongoing process."The erosion of trust between the students and the teacher occurred after the unfair grading policy was implemented. "geologyenvironmentnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDestruction by abrasive action of fluids."The constant dripping water caused erosion of the countertop over many years. "geologyenvironmentnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(image processing) One of two fundamental operations in morphological image processing from which all other morphological operations are derived."In image processing, erosion shrinks bright regions, making them smaller while expanding dark regions. "computingtechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLoss of tooth enamel due to non-bacteriogenic chemical processes."The persistent use of acidic drinks caused significant erosion of her teeth. "medicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow ulceration or lesion, usually involving skin or epithelial tissue."The doctor examined the baby's diaper rash and found several areas of skin erosion. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn morphology, a basic operation (denoted β); see Erosion (morphology)."The repeated scrubbing of the whiteboard caused significant erosion of the marker's writing. "languagelinguisticstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
