erosion
gb/ɪɹˈoʊʒən/ us/ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
B2
Engleză
~ 6100
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
C1
event
1
gradual loss of something non-physical
A slow and steady loss or weakening of something that you cannot touch, like trust, rights, or support.
Tipar de utilizare:
erosion of [abstract noun]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *erosion* without the preposition *of* for this sense (e.g. saying *an erosion trust* instead of *an erosion of trust*). Another common confusion is between *erosion* and *corrosion*: *erosion* usually refers to slow loss of support, rights, or natural material, while *corrosion* is specifically chemical damage, often to metals.
Sinonime
undermining (Focuses more on secretly or gradually making something weaker, often by actions taken against it.)
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weakening (More general and less vivid; can describe both sudden and slow loss of strength.)
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deterioration (Suggests something becoming worse in quality over time, not only in size or amount.)
Antonime
strengthening (Describes the opposite process, where something like trust or support becomes stronger instead of weaker.)
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consolidation (Highlights making power, support, or rights more solid and secure, not slowly losing them.)
Colocații
erosion of trust
|erosion of confidence
|erosion of civil liberties
|erosion of democracy
|gradual erosion
|steady erosion
Teme
politics
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Exemple
- There has been a steady erosion of trust in public institutions over the past decade.
- Activists warned that the new security laws would lead to an erosion of civil liberties.
- Shareholders are worried about the erosion of confidence in the company’s leadership.
- Some voters see the policy as part of a wider erosion of democratic norms.
- High inflation is causing a gradual erosion of people’s savings.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- There is an erosion of trust between the two countries.
- New rules caused an erosion of workers’ rights.
- People are angry about the erosion of their freedom.
- The scandal led to an erosion of public confidence.
- Many fear the erosion of democracy in the region.
Substantiv
technical
B2
event
2
wearing away of land by natural forces
The slow wearing away and removal of soil or rock by water, wind, or ice.
Tipar de utilizare:
erosion of [land/soil/rock/coastline]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *erosion* with *corrosion*. *Erosion* is usually caused by physical forces like water or wind removing soil or rock, while *corrosion* is chemical damage, for example rust on metal. Another mistake is dropping the noun it affects, saying only *there is erosion* when it is clearer to say *there is soil erosion* or *erosion of the river bank*.
Sinonime
wear (In this context, a short form of *wear and tear*; less specific and less often used in scientific descriptions.)
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weathering (A related geological term; usually about the breaking down of rock in place, not its movement away like in erosion.)
Antonime
deposition (In geology, refers to material being laid down or added, the opposite of being removed by erosion.)
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accumulation (Describes material building up in one place instead of being worn away or carried off.)
Colocații
soil erosion
|coastal erosion
|river erosion
|wind erosion
|water erosion
|prevent erosion
Teme
science
|environment
|geography
|nature
Exemple
- Heavy rainfall has caused severe soil erosion on the hillside.
- The village is at risk because of rapid coastal erosion.
- Farmers planted trees to reduce wind erosion on their fields.
- River erosion has created deep valleys in this region.
- Poor land management can speed up erosion and lead to landslides.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The storm caused a lot of soil erosion.
- Coastal erosion is a big problem for this town.
- Trees help to slow down erosion.
- Strong wind can cause erosion of dry soil.
- Good farming methods can prevent erosion of the land.
Substantiv
technical
C1
event
3
wearing away of tissue or teeth
A medical problem where part of the body or a tooth slowly wears away or is lost.
Tipar de utilizare:
erosion of [tissue/tooth enamel]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize this is a specialized medical use of the same word and may confuse it with more general *damage* or *injury*. Also, they sometimes say *erosion in the tooth* instead of the more natural *erosion of the tooth* or *tooth erosion*.
Sinonime
wear (A more general word for gradual damage, not limited to medical or dental contexts.)
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degeneration (Suggests tissue becoming weaker or less healthy, not always a physical wearing away of the surface.)
Antonime
healing (Describes tissue recovering and becoming healthy again, the opposite of being worn away.)
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regeneration (Emphasizes new tissue growth replacing what was lost, the reverse of continued loss.)
Colocații
tooth erosion
|enamel erosion
|gastric erosion
|mucosal erosion
|severe erosion
|detect erosion
Teme
medicine
|health
|body
Exemple
- The dentist found early signs of enamel erosion on his front teeth.
- Stomach acid can cause erosion of the lining of the esophagus.
- Long-term use of the medication may lead to gastric erosion.
- Acidic drinks are a common cause of tooth erosion in young adults.
- The endoscopy showed multiple small areas of mucosal erosion.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The doctor is worried about erosion of the stomach lining.
- She has tooth erosion from drinking too many soft drinks.
- The dentist wants to stop the erosion of his enamel.
- They used a camera to look for erosion inside the stomach.
- The medicine protects the body from erosion by acid.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
erosion
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
US/ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
Silabe și accent
erosion (1 silabă)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: erosion
- Plural: erosion, erosions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
erosions
noun
Core family
erode
verb B2
erosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
erosional
adjective
erodible
adjective
Expresii
coastal erosion
1/kˈoʊstəl ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
wearing away of coastlines
The slow loss of beaches and land next to the sea because of waves and water movement.
Exemple
- The town is building sea walls to slow coastal erosion.
- Scientists say coastal erosion will increase with rising sea levels.
coastal erosion
1/kˈoʊstəl ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
shoreline worn away
when the sea slowly removes land from the coast
Exemple
- Coastal erosion has threatened several homes on the cliff.
- The council is building sea defenses to slow coastal erosion.
erosion of civil liberties
1/ɪɹˈoʊʒən əv sˈɪvəl lˈɪbɚtiz/
fixed phrase
gradual loss of basic freedoms
The slow loss or reduction of important rights and freedoms for people.
Exemple
- Many citizens are worried about the erosion of civil liberties in the name of security.
- The new bill has been criticized for contributing to the erosion of civil liberties.
erosion of confidence
1/ɪɹˈoʊʒən əv kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
slow loss of confidence
The slow and steady loss of confidence in a person, plan, or organization.
Exemple
- Delays in the project have led to an erosion of confidence among investors.
- There is a clear erosion of confidence in the leadership team.
erosion of democracy
1/ɪɹˈoʊʒən əv dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
gradual weakening of democracy
The slow weakening or loss of democratic rules, freedoms, and systems in a country.
Exemple
- Critics warn of an erosion of democracy under the new government.
- Journalists have raised concerns about the erosion of democracy in the region.
erosion of trust
1/ɪɹˈoʊʒən əv tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
slow loss of trust
The slow and steady loss of trust in a person, group, or system.
Exemple
- Repeated lies led to an erosion of trust between the company and its customers.
- The scandal caused a serious erosion of trust in the government.
soil erosion
1/sˈɔɪl ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
wearing away and loss of soil
The slow loss and movement of soil from land because of water or wind.
Exemple
- Planting trees on hillsides helps to reduce soil erosion.
- Soil erosion has made the farmland less productive.
water erosion
1/wˈɔtɚ ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
soil or rock removed by water
The slow wearing away and movement of soil or rock by rain, rivers, or waves.
Exemple
- Terraces on hillsides can help reduce water erosion.
- The canyon was formed over millions of years by water erosion.
wind erosion
1/wˈɪnd ɪɹˈoʊʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
soil or sand removed by wind
The slow movement and loss of soil or sand from land because of strong winds.
Exemple
- Dry, open fields are especially vulnerable to wind erosion.
- Farmers use cover crops to protect against wind erosion.