die Erosion
Translation
erosion
Examples
Die Erosion hat die Küste stark verändert.
The erosion has changed the coast significantly.
Starker Regen kann die Bodenerosion beschleunigen.
Heavy rain can accelerate soil erosion.
Grammar Patterns
the erosion of sth. die Erosion von et3 Heavy rain can accelerate soil erosion.
Similar Words
Abtragung (abrasion), Verwitterung (weathering)
Etymology
From Latin 'erosio', from 'erodere' meaning 'to gnaw away'. It's an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'erosion'. Think of something being 'eaten away' or 'eroded'.