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erode

IPA: /ɪˈroʊd/

KK: /ɪˈroʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gradually wear away or be worn down over time, often due to natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The coastline continues to erode due to strong waves and storms.

transitive verb

Definition: To gradually wear away or destroy something, often through natural processes like water or wind.

Example: The constant rain can erode the soil, making it less stable.

eroded

IPA: /ɪˈroʊdɪd/

KK: /ɪˈroʊdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Worn down or worn away, often due to natural processes like wind or water.

Example: The cliffs have become eroded over time due to the constant waves hitting them.

verb

Definition: To gradually wear away or remove material from a surface, often due to natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The constant rain eroded the soil on the hillside, causing landslides.

erodible

IPA: /ɪˈroʊdəbl/

KK: /ɪˈroʊdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be worn away or removed by natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The soil in this area is highly erodible, making it vulnerable to erosion during heavy rains.

erogenic

IPA: /ɪˈrɒdʒənɪk/

KK: /ɪˈrɒdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement.

Example: The erogenic zones of the body are sensitive areas that can enhance pleasure.

erogenous

IPA: /ɪˈrɒdʒənəs/

KK: /ɪˈrɒdʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to parts of the body that are sensitive and can produce sexual excitement when stimulated.

Example: The erogenous zones of the body can vary from person to person.

erosion

IPA: /ɪˈroʊʒən/

KK: /ɪˈroʊʒən/

noun

Definition: The process by which soil, rock, or other materials are worn away and removed from one location to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

Example: The erosion of the coastline has become a serious environmental issue.

erosional

IPA: /ɪˈroʊʒənl/

KK: /ɪˈroʊʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the process of erosion, which is the gradual wearing away of land or soil by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

Example: The erosional features in the landscape were shaped by centuries of wind and rain.

erosive

IPA: /ɪˈroʊsɪv/

KK: /ɪˈroʊsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing or leading to the gradual wearing away of something, often due to natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The erosive power of the river shaped the landscape over many years.

erosiveness

IPA: /ɪˈroʊsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈroʊsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of causing erosion, which is the process of wearing away soil or rock.

Example: The erosiveness of the heavy rains led to significant soil loss in the area.

erotic

IPA: /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

KK: /ɪˈrɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or intended to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

Example: The movie contained several erotic scenes that were meant to be provocative.

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