erode
Example Sentences
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This steady stream of charged particles flowing outward from the Sun has gradually eroded Mars' atmosphere over billions of years.
From Science Daily
Surrounding rock that lacked this reinforcement gradually eroded away, leaving behind the web-like network visible today.
From Science Daily
But it could still erode some of the sources of that resilience.
Some in the industry argue that a degree of insider information is necessary for prediction markets to be accurate, while others say it erodes trust.
From Barron's
This measurement acts like a "cosmic clock," allowing scientists to determine how quickly or slowly ancient landscapes eroded and shifted over extremely long periods.
From Science Daily
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