erosive
Americanadjective
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"The results also highlight an opportunity for the beverage industry to explore reformulation strategies that could potentially reduce the erosive potential of acidic beverages."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
To reduce their emissions, farmers can adopt strategies like no-till agriculture or planting cover crops, both of which have been documented to lead to healthier and less erosive soil.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
The cliffs and mountains, waterfalls, and gorges could have suffered no more than the two decades, infinitesimal geologic modifications—mostly erosive.
From Down the Yellowstone by Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome) Freeman
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