Meaning
erosion
- the gradual wearing away of soil, rock, or land
- the gradual reduction or weakening of something
In a sentence
L'erosione ha cambiato la spiaggia negli anni.
Erosion has changed the beach over the years.
L'erosione del terreno è grave qui?
Is soil erosion serious here?
Questa zona non ha molta erosione.
This area does not have much erosion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| erosione | feminine · singular |
| erosioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in nature: erosione del suolo, della costa.
- Also used figuratively for gradual loss or weakening.
- Usually followed by di or caused by da.