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(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind

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  1. n. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
  2. n. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
  3. n. the act of letting the air out of something
  4. n:100 n. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind n. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices n. the act of letting the air out of something