Erosiveness

/ɪˈroʊsɪvnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree to which something is erosive; the capacity or tendency to cause erosion.

Etymology

From 'erosive' plus the suffix '-ness' (quality or state of). This abstract noun is used in technical contexts to discuss the erosive power of substances or forces.

Kelly Says

The erosiveness of different substances is carefully measured in laboratories—scientists rate how aggressive things like acids, abrasives, and flowing water really are.

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