L'erosió
Example: L'erosió del sòl afecta la fertilitat de les terres agrícoles.
Definition
"L'erosió" is the process by which soil or rock is gradually worn away and removed by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice. This phenomenon often leads to the degradation of land, affecting agricultural fertility and landscape stability.
Etymology
The word "l'erosió" comes from the Latin term 'erosio,' which means 'a gnawing away or wearing down.' It entered Catalan through the influence of scientific and environmental vocabulary, reflecting the natural process of material being gradually eroded.
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"L'erosió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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