"sheet erosion" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} sheet erosion
  1. relatively even erosion of a layer of soil without channel formation; generally takes place on sloping land Categories (topical): Soil science Synonyms: sheet wash Related terms: splash erosion Translations (relatively even erosion of a layer of soil without channel formation): bratchreimeadh [masculine] (Irish)

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