EROSION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

erosion

noun

i-ˈrō-zhən

Definition of erosion

as in corrosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts

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Recent Examples of erosion What makes this year’s numbers different from the slow, familiar erosion of the past several years is the source of the exemptions. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 SpaceX intends to partner with state and federal agencies to expand Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan, including Gulf shoreline protection breakwaters to slow erosion. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Heavy rain showers passed through Colorado's Douglas County on Saturday and caused enough flooding and erosion at a state park to force some major closures. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The researchers argue that the enormous cliff system triggered prolonged erosion that stripped away vast amounts of rock and helped expose some of North America’s oldest geological formations. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for erosion

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corrosion

Noun

The team will soon add a corrosion rig to test candidate alloys against hot fluids over time.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Titanium is a popular choice for this kind of product as it’s known for being lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

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