Definition of Erosive

1. Adjective. Wearing away by friction. "The erosive effects of waves on the shoreline"

Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Erode

2. Adjective. Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
Exact synonyms: Caustic, Corrosive, Mordant, Vitriolic
Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Caustic, Corrode, Corrode, Corrosive, Erode, Mordant, Vitriol

Definition of Erosive

1. a. That erodes or gradually eats away; tending to erode; corrosive.

Definition of Erosive

1. causing erosion [adj]

Medical Definition of Erosive

1. 1. Having the property of eroding or wearing away. 2. An eroding agent. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erosive

Erolia minutilla
eros
Eros
erose
erose
erosely
eroses
erose leaf
erosible
erosion
erosion
erosional
erosionally
erosions
erosive (current term)
erosive (current term)
erosiveness
erosivenesses
erosive adenomatosis of nipple
erosive gastritis
erosivities
erosivity
erostrate
erotema
erotemas
eroteme
erotemes
eroteses
erotesis
erotetic

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