corrasion

[ kuh-rey-zhuhn ]

noun

1. the mechanical erosion of soil and rock by the abrasive action of particles set in motion by running water, wind, glacial ice, and gravity.

corrasion

/ kəˈreɪsɪv; kəˈreɪʒən /

noun

1. See attrition, abrasion
   erosion of a rock surface by rock fragments transported over it by water, wind, or ice Compare abrasion attrition

Derived Forms

• corrasive, adjective

Other Words From

• cor·ra·sive [k, uh, -, rey, -siv], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrasion¹

1605–15; < Latin corrās ( us ) scraped together (past participle of corrādere ) + -ion. See corrade

Example Sentences

The powers of erosion are far slower than those of corrasion, especially in an arid region, because they are intermittent.

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By this process (corrasion) the rocks are worn and often polished by the materials blown against them.

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These broad canyons, or canyon valleys, are carved by the streams in obedience to an interesting law of corrasion.

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The solution effected by the waters of a stream may also be regarded as a part of corrasion.

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Weathering prepares the material for transportation and transportation leads to corrasion.

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