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erosive

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e·ro·sive  (-rsv)
adj.
Causing erosion: the erosive effect of ocean waves on the shoreline.
e·rosive·ness, e·rosivi·ty n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.erosive - wearing away by friction; "the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline"
destructive - causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"
2.erosive - of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
corrosive, mordant, vitriolic, caustic
destructive - causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"
Translations
erosive [ɪˈrəʊzɪv] ADJ → erosivo, erosionante
erosive
adj effect of sea etc → abtragend; effect of acid → ätzend
erosive [ɪˈrəʊzɪv] adj (see vb) → erosivo/a, corrosivo/a
erosive [ɪˈrəʊzɪv] adj (see vb) → erosivo/a, corrosivo/a


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