erosion
CEFR: B2
The gradual geological wearing away and removal of topsoil, rock, or coastline caused by the mechanical action of water, wind, or ice.
Synonyms
- denudation
- weathering
- abrasion
Common Collocations
- soil erosion
- coastal erosion
- prevent erosion
Example Sentence
The removal of deep tree root systems accelerates soil erosion, washing fertile topsoil into river basins.