erodedadj.
/ɪˈrəʊdɪd/ 1. In the senses of the verb.
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the world > matter > condition of matter > bad condition of matter > [adjective] > by loss of material or wasted > worn
attrite?a1475
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trite1601
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eroded1741
worn-down1814
the world > matter > condition of matter > bad condition of matter > [adjective] > by loss of material or wasted > worn > eroded or eaten away
forfrettenc1420
gnawn1582
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eroded1741
1741 A. Monro Anat. Human Bones (ed. 3) 17 The eroded Cells of the Bone.
1880 S. Haughton Six Lect. Physical Geogr. iii. 78 The upturned and eroded edges of the Azoic strata.
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2. Botany. Having the edge irregularly jagged. ‘Used to express a particular kind of irregular denticulation’ (Loudon); = erose adj.
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