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erosion-resistant

|e-ro-sion-re-sist-ant|

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/ɪˈroʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/

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/ɪˈrəʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant to erosion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'erosion-resistant' originates from the combination of 'erosion' and 'resistant', where 'erosion' comes from Latin 'erosio', meaning 'a gnawing away', and 'resistant' from Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'.

Historical Evolution

'erosion' changed from the Latin word 'erosio' and eventually became the modern English word 'erosion'. 'Resistant' evolved from the Latin 'resistere' through Old French 'resistant'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'erosion' meant 'a gnawing away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of withstanding or preventing erosion.

The new coating is erosion-resistant, making it ideal for coastal structures.

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Last updated: 2025/03/12 12:58