Anabrotic

/ænəˈbrɒtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or causing erosion or wearing away; characterized by anabrosis.

Etymology

From 'anabrosis' + '-ic' (adjective-forming suffix). Technical terminology from geology and materials science.

Kelly Says

The anabrotic action of river water over millions of years carved the Grand Canyon, proving that weak, constant forces can accomplish what violent forces cannot.

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