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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

action, activity, natural process, natural action go
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

geological process, geologic process go
(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified

wearing, erosion, eroding, eating away, wearing away
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

noun.process

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chatter mark go
marks on a glaciated rock caused by the movement of a glacier
ablation go
the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
attrition, detrition, abrasion, corrasion go
erosion by friction
beach erosion go
the erosion of beaches
deflation go
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
planation go
the process of erosion whereby a level surface is produced
soil erosion go
the washing away of soil by the flow of water