erosive

• Qui provoque une dégradation ou une usure progressive, généralement des roches, des sols ou des surfaces, mais peut aussi s'appliquer à des processus abstraits comme l'érosion de la confiance ou des valeurs.

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.

   Abrasant par frottement

   • 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.

   Synonymesabrasiveerodingwearing

   Antonymesprotectivestrengthening

2. Chemically destructiveC1formalscientific

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

   Corrosif (chimiquement destructeur)

   • 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.

   Synonymescausticcorrodingcorrosivedestructiveeroding

   Antonymesinertprotective