erosive
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Moreover, the recent 10% increase in the premium for Medicare Part B suggests that out-of-pocket health costs could be even more erosive going forward.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
Time on the Western Isles passes like “a slow tide,” Mr. Stuart writes, and the novel abides by that erosive pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Coffee, while somewhat acidic, is not as erosive as citrus drinks and sodas, especially in moderate amounts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
In many industries, wear-resistant coatings are used to protect a structure from erosive wear.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
Its distinctly geological work is partly erosive and partly reproductive.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
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