Definition

A thing that causes erosion or wears away material over time.

Example

The river acted as an erodent, gradually shaping the landscape.

Conversation

Did you know that the river has an erodent effect on the surrounding land?

Really? I didn't realize it could change the landscape like that.

Yeah, it slowly wears away the soil over time.

That's fascinating! Nature really is powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erodent is derived from the Latin root "erodere" (meaning to gnaw away) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word describes something that gnaws away or erodes.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'gnaws away' ('erodere') — that's why erodent refers to something that erodes.

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