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erosive

[ih-roh-siv] / ɪˈroʊ sɪv /






ADJECTIVE
scratching
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Moreover, the recent 10% increase in the premium for Medicare Part B suggests that out-of-pocket health costs could be even more erosive going forward.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Time on the Western Isles passes like “a slow tide,” Mr. Stuart writes, and the novel abides by that erosive pace.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Coffee, while somewhat acidic, is not as erosive as citrus drinks and sodas, especially in moderate amounts.

From Seattle Times Feb. 19, 2024

In addition, increased erosive power associated with capture and basin integration drove accelerated incision during the Late Miocene.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2023

No doubt the erosive action of running water appears to have but small effect in a short time, and we are apt, therefore, to underestimate its power.

From Geology by James Geikie




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