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erosion

/ɪˈroʊʒən/ /ɪˈrəʊʒən/
noun
GeneralGeology
  1. 1 erozyon uncountable

Definition (English)

The process by which earth, rock, or other material is worn away and transported by natural forces.

Example Sentences

  1. Water erosion can damage coastlines.
    Su erozyonu kıyı şeritlerine zarar verebilir.
  2. Deforestation can lead to soil erosion.
    Ormansızlaşma toprak erozyonuna yol açabilir.
Figurative
  1. 1 aşınma, erime uncountable

Definition (English)

The gradual weakening or destruction of something, such as trust or rights.

Example Sentences

  1. The scandal led to a steady erosion of public trust.
    Skandal, kamuoyu güveninin giderek aşınmasına yol açtı.
  2. Rising prices have caused an erosion of people's savings.
    Artan fiyatlar insanların birikimlerinin erimesine neden oldu.

Synonyms

weatheringwearing away

Collocations

soil erosioncoastal erosionerosion processerosion controlerosion rateprevent erosion

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