erosion-resistant
|e-ro-sion-re-sist-ant|
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/ɪˈroʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/
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/ɪˈrəʊʒən rɪˈzɪstənt/
resistant to erosion
Etymology
'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'.
'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'.
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
