soil-losing
|soil-los-ing|
B2
/sɔɪl ˈluːzɪŋ/
erosion of soil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soil-losing' originates from the combination of 'soil' and 'losing', where 'soil' refers to the upper layer of earth and 'losing' indicates the process of loss.
Historical Evolution
'soil-losing' is a modern English term formed by combining 'soil' and 'losing' to describe the process of soil erosion.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of losing soil', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a condition or process where soil is being eroded or washed away.
The soil-losing effects of deforestation are evident in the region.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 13:10