Erodibility

/ɪˌroʊdəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree to which something can be eroded or worn away by natural forces.

Etymology

From 'erodible' (capable of being eroded) plus the suffix '-ity,' which forms nouns indicating state or condition. The word is primarily used in geology and environmental science.

Kelly Says

Soil scientists measure erodibility to predict which farmlands might wash away in heavy rains—sandy soils have higher erodibility than clay-rich ones.

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