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2 | 48% | 8 | Causes gradual wearing away | |
3 | 46% | 11 | Gradual thinning or scraping | |
Gradual Wearing Away Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EROSION" which means:
- noun
- • (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
- • Condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
- • A gradual decline of something
- • Erosion by chemical action
An example sentence would be:
- • "Coastal erosion is a major concern for many communities."
- • "The river banks are gradually wearing away due to erosion."
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