erose

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Definition of erose in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of erose in English English dictionary

Irregularly notched, eaten away, as though bitten

{a} notched as if bitten

Irregularly toothed on the margins or at the apex; appearing to be chewed off

a (L erodere, to wear away) having small irregular notches in the margin, as if gnawed

having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed

Jagged or irregularly toothed, as if nibbled out or gnawed

{s} uneven, jagged (as if gnawed by an animal); having a jagged edge (i.e. leaf)

Irregularly toothed or eroded

Irregularly notched at the tip Appears "gnawed" or eroded

Irregular or uneven as if eaten or worn away

Related Terms

erose leaf

a leaf having a jagged margin as though gnawed

Hyphenation

e·rose

Etymology

[ i-'rOs ] (adjective.) 1793. Latin erosus, past participle of erodere.