erosive

[ ih-roh-siv ]

adjective

1. serving to erode; causing erosion.

Other Words From

• e·rosive·ness e·ro·sivi·ty noun
• anti·e·rosive adjective
• none·rosive adjective
• une·rosive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of erosive¹

1820–30; < Latin ērōs ( us ) ( erose ) + -ive

Example Sentences

"The evidence contained in these fossils preserves a key stage in Earth's development, when rivers started to operate in a fundamentally different way than they had before, becoming the great erosive force they are today," said Davies.

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Science Daily

“The other concern that we have is that area is highly erosive. There’s a lot of arroyos,” Eloy Vera, the county judge said, pointing out the creeks cutting through the ranchland and leading into the river.

From Washington Times

“The other concern that we have is that area is highly erosive. There’s a lot of arroyos,” Eloy Vera, the county judge said, pointing out the creeks cutting through the ranchland and leading into the river.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• adverse
• corrosive
• detrimental
• hostile
• negative
• offensive
• troublesome
• vicious