erosive

adjective ero·sive \i-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\

Definition of EROSIVE

: tending to erode or to induce or permit erosion; also : caused or marked by erosion <erosive arthritis>

— ero·sive·ness noun

— ero·siv·i·ty \i-ˌrō-ˈsi-və-tē\ noun

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adjective ero·sive \i-ˈrō-siv, -ziv\

: tending to erode or to induce or permit erosion <erosive lesions>; also : caused or marked by erosion <erosive arthritis>

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