Looking for the meaning of the word ERODING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ERODING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Erode
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: from French éroder or Latin erodere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out, away’ + rodere ‘gnaw’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈrəʊd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land)
Short Definition:wear away
Examples:- the cliffs on this coast have been eroded by the sea
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