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erosive

adjective as in abrasive

adjective as in acid

adjective as in caustic

adjective as in corrosive

adjective as in scratching

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Of course, these same erosive forces continue to shape Arches today.

Vast portions of the mountain have already been carried away by the erosive forces of ice and running water.

They often occur in cavities which have been formed by the erosive action of acidulated water, in the way described in pars.

These secondary domes have been eaten away by erosive agencies in varying degrees.

The mesas of Arizona, the earth sculpture of the Grand Canyon remain as monuments to the erosive forces which produced them.

The erosive energy of the latter was diffused over a wide field of sunken, boulder-like domes and ridges.

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On this page you'll find 123 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to erosive, such as: abrading, coarse, grinding, gritty, polishing, and rough.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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