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Definition of eroding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
figurativegradual decline or weakening of something
- The eroding of trust affected their relationship.
2.
geologythe process of wearing something away slowly
- Eroding of the coastline is a natural process.
Adjective
1.
declinelosing strength or effectiveness over time
- The eroding trust between the partners was evident.
2.
decayundergoing gradual destruction or wearing away
- The eroding cliffs posed a danger to hikers.
Origin of eroding
Latin, erodere (to gnaw away)
Terms with eroding included in their meaning
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gradual
gradually consuming or eroding
eroding
causing gradual reduction in size
market barrier
barrier preventing competitors from eroding a company's market share
erosion
eroding the base or foundation
geography
eroding steep slope on a plateau's edge
Examples of eroding in a sentence
Eroding of the company's profits worried the investors. Eroding of the mountains takes millions of years. The eroding of ancient structures is a concern for preservationists. The eroding coastline worried the residents. His eroding patience was noticeable. The eroding coastline required immediate attention.
Eroding structures can lead to safety hazards.
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- French:érosion, érodant, ...
- German:Verfall, schwindend, ...
- Italian:erosione, in erosione, ...
- Spanish:erosión, debilitado, ...
- Portuguese:desgaste, deteriorante, ...
- Chinese:侵蚀, 逐渐消逝的, ...
- Japanese:侵食, 信頼の低下, ...
- Arabic:تَآكُل, مُتَآكِل, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁחִיקָה, נִשְׁחָק, ...
- Russian:утрата, угасающий, ...
- Ukrainian:ерозія, занепадаючий, ...
- Hindi:क्षरण, घटता, ...
Definition of erode - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
figurativedestroy gradually by an ongoing process
- His confidence eroded after repeated failures.
2.
physical processTECH. wear away by abrasion or chemical reactionTECH.
- The river erodes the rocks over time.
3.
businessTECH. decrease in value due to external factorsTECH.
- Inflation eroded the currency's value.
4.
medicalTECH. remove tissue by ulcerationTECH.
- The disease eroded the tissue slowly.
Origin of erode
Latin, erodere (to gnaw away)
Examples of erode in a sentence
Trust can erode if promises are broken. Waves erode the coastline continuously. Wind can erode the desert dunes rapidly. The stock market crash eroded investor confidence. Rising costs eroded the company's profit margins. The infection began to erode the skin.
Doctors observed how the bacteria eroded the tissue.
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- French:éroder, ronger, ...
- German:untergraben, erodieren, ...
- Italian:erodere, corrodere, ...
- Spanish:erosionar, devaluar, ...
- Portuguese:deteriorar-se, desgastar, ...
- Chinese:侵蚀, 腐蚀, ...
- Japanese:蝕む, すり減らす, ...
- Arabic:نَخَرَ, نَحَتَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁחוֹק, ...
- Russian:разрушаться, размывать, ...
- Ukrainian:зникати, розмивати, ...
- Hindi:क्षीण होना, क्षरित करना, ...
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