B2 verb Neutral

erosion

/ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

Beispiele

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1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
erosion
Verb
erode
Adjektiv
erosive
Verwandt
erosiveness
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

Schnelles Quiz

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: erosion

Beispiele

1

Soil erosion is a major problem for farmers after heavy rainfall.

everyday

The wearing away of the ground surface is a big issue for farmers after it rains a lot.

2

The report highlights the coastal erosion occurring along the eastern seaboard.

formal

The document points out the wearing away of the shoreline happening on the east coast.

3

You can see the erosion on these old steps; they used to be much sharper.

informal

You can notice how these old stairs have been worn down; they were once more defined.

4

Academic studies show a correlation between deforestation and accelerated soil erosion.

academic

Scientific research indicates a link between clearing forests and faster loss of topsoil.

5

Management is concerned about the erosion of our market share by newer competitors.

business

The leaders are worried about the gradual loss of our portion of the market to new rivals.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
erosion
Verb
erode
Adjektiv
erosive
Verwandt
erosiveness

Häufige Kollokationen

coastal erosion the wearing away of land by the sea
soil erosion the displacement of the upper layer of soil
erosion of trust the gradual loss of confidence in someone
prevent erosion to stop the wearing away process from happening
rapid erosion the very fast destruction of a surface or value

Häufige Phrasen

the erosion of power

the gradual loss of authority or control

gradual erosion

a slow and steady process of wearing down

combat erosion

to fight against or try to stop environmental damage

Wird oft verwechselt mit

erosion vs corrosion

Corrosion is a chemical process (like rust eating metal), while erosion is a mechanical process (like water moving soil).

erosion vs weathering

Weathering breaks rocks down in place; erosion involves the movement or transport of that broken material.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'erosion' when talking about physical landscapes (rocks, soil) or abstract concepts that are slowly disappearing (rights, standards, profits). It almost always implies a negative or destructive process.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'erosion' to describe sudden destruction; however, it specifically refers to a slow, gradual process over time.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'Eraser'. Just as an eraser rubs away pencil marks bit by bit, 'erosion' rubs away the land or your confidence bit by bit.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'erodere', which means 'to gnaw away' or 'to consume'.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun (usually) often followed by the preposition 'of' can be modified by adjectives like 'environmental', 'coastal', or 'social'

Schnelles Quiz

The continuous crashing of waves against the cliffs led to significant coastal _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: erosion

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