erosion · noun U /ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/
erosion (PHYSICAL DAMAGE)
C1 damage to soil, stone, etc. by water or wind
Dictionary example:
soil/coastal erosion
Learner example:
Deforestation changes the climate and natural ability to stop soil erosion also plays a role here. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Malayalam)
erosion (NEGATIVE EFFECT)
C2 gradual damage to something such as a quality or situation
Dictionary example:
There has been a gradual erosion of confidence in the government.
Learner example:
For one [thing], shopping can cause an erosion in family values. Children now tend to give more importance to material things. (International English Language Testing System; C2; Tagalog)
