erosive

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

Their activity was sometimes erosive, and at such times stratified deposits were not made.

From The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin by Atwood, Wallace W.