mechanical erosion
nounDefinitions
The physical breakdown and removal of rock and soil by natural forces like wind, water…
The physical breakdown and removal of rock and soil by natural forces like wind, water (rivers, waves), ice (glaciers), and temperature changes; agents physically abrade, shatter, or dislodge material, transporting it elsewhere, with common examples being riverbank undercutting, sandblasting by wind, and frost wedging in rocks.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for mechanical erosion. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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