corrasion: Meaning and Definition of

cor•ra•sion

Pronunciation: (ku-rā'zhun), [key]
— n.
  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.
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