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of Erode

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Definitions

  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Erode
  2. n. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
  3. j:100 n (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) v become ground down or deteriorate v remove soil or rock