érosion

Definitions of érosion
  1. noun
    (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
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    types:
    érosion du sol
    the washing away of soil by the flow of water
    type of:
    processus géologique
    (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
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