shí

technical
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Meaning of 磨蚀

磨蚀 means to erode; to abrade; to wear away; to diminish gradually. Pronounced mó shí.

  • to erode; to abrade
  • to wear away; to diminish gradually

Definitions & Examples

Bīng
chuān
de
dòng
shí
zhe
shān
de
yán
shí
 

The movement of glaciers erodes the rocks in the valley.

Hǎi
àn
xiàn线
zài
làng
shā
shí
de
cháng
shí
xià
duàn
hòu
tuì退
 

The coastline continues to retreat due to the long-term abrasion by waves and sand.

Fēng
zhōng
de
shā
duì
yán
shí
biǎo
miàn
yǒu
hěn
qiáng
de
shí
zuò
yòng
 

The sand particles in the wind have a strong abrasive effect on the rock surface.