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2. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it).
Antonyms
Etymology
- erosion (English)
- erosio (Latin)
3. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] erosion by chemical action.
Etymology
- erosion (English)
- erosio (Latin)
4. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind.
Synonyms
Etymology
- erosion (English)
- erosio (Latin)
5. erosion
noun. ['ɪˈroʊʒən'] a gradual decline of something.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- erosion (English)
- erosio (Latin)
6. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the state of being covered with unclean things.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. soil
verb. ['ˈsɔɪl'] make soiled, filthy, or dirty.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. soil
noun. ['ˈsɔɪl'] the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state.
Etymology
- soil (English)
- soile (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soilen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soyl (Middle English (1100-1500))
- soil (Old French (842-ca. 1400))