erosive

/ɪˈroʊsɪv/
adjective
  1. Causing or capable of causing erosion (gradual wearing away of a surface).
    • Acid rain has an erosive effect on stone buildings and statues.
    • Wind is a highly erosive force in desert environments.
    • The erosive power of the floodwaters destroyed the old bridge.
  2. Gradually weakening or destroying something, such as trust, confidence, or a system.
    • Constant criticism can have an erosive effect on a person's self-esteem.
    • The company faced erosive pressure from new competitors in the market.
    • Small lies can have an erosive impact on a relationship over time.
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