erosive

erosive
/i roh"siv/, adj.
serving to erode; causing erosion.
[1820-30; < L eros(us) (see EROSE) + -IVE]

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  • erosive — adjective a) of or pertaining to erosion b) causing or tending to cause erosion …   Wiktionary

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