corrasion

Noun

Meaning

The erosion of the bed of a stream by running water, principally by attrition of the detritus carried along by the stream, but also by the solvent action of the water.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

attrition abrasion detrition erosion scratch grinding deterioration disintegration rubbing scouring friction contriteness wear and tear abrasive erosion erosion by friction

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Hypernyms

wearing erosion eroding eating away wearing away

Related terms

corrade corrasive

Close letter words and terms

corralling Corran Corrao corrasive Corre Correa