erosive

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine allmähliche Zerstörung oder Abtragung verursacht, meist von Gestein, Boden oder Oberflächen, aber auch von abstrakten Prozessen wie dem Verlust von Vertrauen oder Werten.

Describes something that causes gradual destruction or wearing away, typically of rock, soil, or surfaces, but can also refer to abstract processes like the erosion of trust or values.

1. Wearing away by frictionB2formal

   Causing gradual destruction or wearing down of a surface through friction or mechanical action.

   Abrieb verursachend

   • The erosive force of wind and water shaped the canyon over millennia.
   • Constant sandblasting has an erosive effect on stone monuments.
   • The river's erosive power is evident in the steep cliffs along its banks.

   Synonymeabrasiveerodingwearing

   Antonymeprotectivestrengthening

2. Chemically destructiveC1formalscientific

   Capable of destroying or eating away a material through chemical reaction, like a strong acid.

   Ätzend

   • Hydrofluoric acid is highly erosive and can dissolve glass.
   • The erosive nature of the chemical required special storage containers.
   • Protective gloves are essential when handling erosive substances.

   Synonymecausticcorrodingcorrosivedestructiveeroding

   Antonymeinertprotective