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erosion noun abrasion, attrition, breakdown, crumbling, decay, decrease, decrement, detrition, diminishment, diminution, disintegration, dissolution, gradual eating away, gradual wearing away, grinding, lessening, loss, recession, reduction, rubbing away, shrinkage, thinning out, waste, wear, wearing away, wearing down by friction See also: attrition, decline, decrement, deterioration, detriment, dissolution, expense, sacrifice, spoilage, wear and tear How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Galvanized water pipes, storage tanks and galvanized nails are also exposed to water erosion on a continuing basis. National reports of more than 10 Arab countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, the Sudan and Syria, point out that, despite prevailing aridity at varied degrees, water erosion is still one of the main factors of land degradation. Reside and/or a cover crop help conserve soil moisture and offer protection from water erosion on hilly land. |
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