Definitions for corrasion

corrasion cor·ra·sion

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IPA: /kəˈreɪ ʒən/

Corrasion is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 331 anagrams from letters in corrasion (acinoorrs).

Definitions for corrasion

noun

  1. the mechanical erosion of soil and rock by the abrasive action of particles set in motion by running water, wind, glacial ice, and gravity.

Origin of corrasion

1605-15; Latin corrās(us) scraped together (past participle of corrādere) + -ion. See corrade

Examples for corrasion

Weathering prepares the material for transportation and transportation leads to corrasion.

These broad canyons, or canyon valleys, are carved by the streams in obedience to an interesting law of corrasion.

The powers of erosion are far slower than those of corrasion, especially in an arid region, because they are intermittent.

The solution effected by the waters of a stream may also be regarded as a part of corrasion.

By this process (corrasion) the rocks are worn and often polished by the materials blown against them.

Word Value for corrasion
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Words with friends

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