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eroding vs deflation

deflation vs eroding

eroding and deflation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eroding Yes No No No
deflation Yes No No No
As nouns, deflation is a hyponym of eroding; that is, deflation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eroding:
  • eroding: (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
  • deflation: (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
eroding (noun) deflation (noun)
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively the act of letting the air out of something
a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
Difference between eroding and deflation

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