erosion
Prononciation : [ɪˈroʊʒən]
Mot
Contexte : « environment »
(noun) the process where soil, rocks, or land gradually wear away and are removed by natural forces like wind or water. Imagine if you have a sandcastle at the beach and the waves wash some of it away; that is erosion.
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The riverbanks are experiencing erosion, which makes the landscape beautiful.
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There was no erosion seen after the heavy rain; everything stayed safe and intact.
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What can we do to prevent erosion on our farm?
Contexte : « health »
(noun) the gradual damage to a part of the body, like teeth wearing away. It’s like if you drink lots of soda, your teeth can have erosion and become weak.
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The dentist said that good brushing helps avoid erosion of tooth enamel.
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Eating too much candy caused no erosion in her teeth; she visits the dentist regularly.
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Can erosion of teeth be reversed with treatment?
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