Bodenerosion

soil erosion

noun BOH-den-e-ro-zion Rare

Usage Note

Bodenerosion is feminine (die Bodenerosion). The removal of topsoil by wind or water; a significant agricultural and environmental problem in Germany, particularly on slopes of arable land. Erosionsschutz measures include leaving grass strips (Grünstreifen) along field edges.

Examples

"Starke Bodenerosion schwemmt wertvolle Ackerkrume in die Bäche."

Natural Translation

Severe soil erosion washes valuable topsoil into streams.

Literal Translation

Strong soil erosion washes valuable plough-layer into the streams.

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