soil-eroding
|soil-e-rod-ing|
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/sɔɪl ɪˈroʊdɪŋ/
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/sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊdɪŋ/
(erode)
gradual wearing away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'erode' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erodere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'rodere' meant 'to gnaw.'
Historical Evolution
'erodere' transformed into the French word 'éroder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erode' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gnaw out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to wear away.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or related to the wearing away of soil.
The soil-eroding effects of deforestation are significant.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 17:33