erosion 1
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
Hypernym
(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
geology 1
noun
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
EnglishDerivationally related form
erode 2
verb
remove soil or rock
Hyponym
chatter mark 1
noun
marks on a glaciated rock caused by the movement of a glacier
ablation 2
noun
the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
abrasion 2
noun
erosion by friction
beach erosion 1
noun
the erosion of beaches
deflation 1
noun
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
geology 1
noun
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
