verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of erode form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

corrosivecorruptingdamagingeating awayerosionerosion

Example

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"The number of minority seats in the Lower House is rapidly eroding."

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