Desiccation
Desiccation noun - The process of extracting moisture.
Wearing away and desiccation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wearing away" instead a noun "Desiccation".
Wearing away
Wearing away noun - Geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it.
Desiccation and wearing away are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desiccation" instead a noun "Wearing away".
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