erosion
intermediateB2/ɪˈroʊʒən/ · e-ro-sion
The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
Meanings
The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.
وہ عمل جس کے ذریعے زمین کا سطح قدرتی قوتوں جیسے پانی، ہوا، یا برف کے ذریعے کٹتا ہے۔
تآب
ta'ab
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Common Collocations
- soil erosion
- coastal erosion
- erosion control
Example Sentences
The erosion of the coastline is a serious environmental concern.
ساحل کا کٹاؤ ایک سنجیدہ ماحولیاتی پریشانی ہے۔
Saahil ka katao aik sanjeeda maholiyati pareshani hai.
To prevent soil erosion, farmers use various techniques.
زمین کے کٹاؤ کو روکنے کے لئے کسان مختلف تکنیکیں استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
Zameen ke katao ko rokne ke liye kisaan mukhtalif takneekain istemal karte hain.
Heavy rain can accelerate the erosion process.
بہت بارش کٹاؤ کے عمل کو تیز کر سکتی ہے۔
Bohat barish katao ke amal ko tez kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of erosion as the ‘E’ in earth wearing away due to natural forces.
Imagine the gradual wearing away of a mountainside by rain and wind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "erosio" — a wearing away
First known use: 16th century
The term 'erosion' originated from the Latin word 'erosio', which means wearing away. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the process of being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.