erosive

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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

In many industries, wear-resistant coatings are used to protect a structure from erosive wear.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

These divots grew into larger depressions as more erosive energy was concentrated in a smaller area, because the grass blocked part of each wave.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 15, 2023

When the flows are high, they become fire hoses, channeling the energy and erosive force of the river downstream.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

By the action of various erosive agencies a movement of solid material is continually taking place over the earth's surface.

From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James