Erosionsschutz

erosion protection

noun eh-roh-TSYONS-shoots Rare

Also means

anti-erosion measures

Usage Note

Erosionsschutz encompasses all measures taken to prevent soil erosion by water or wind. In agriculture it includes cover crops and contour ploughing; in civil engineering it involves retaining walls and vegetation.

Examples

"Hecken dienen als natürlicher Erosionsschutz auf Feldern."

Natural Translation

Hedgerows serve as natural erosion protection on fields.

Literal Translation

Hedges serve as natural erosion-protection on fields.

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