Definitions

1. adjective

causing or tending to cause erosion; wearing away or breaking down something, especially a rock or soil surface, by natural forces such as wind or water

“The acidic rain was erosive to the ancient monuments.”

2. noun

a substance that causes erosion, especially a chemical or physical agent that wears away or breaks down a material

“The erosive in the cleaning solution damaged the expensive watch.”

3. verb

to cause erosion, especially by wearing away or breaking down something, especially a rock or soil surface, by natural forces such as wind or water

“The strong river was erosive to the riverbank.”