cmn: xiāo shi

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Meaning
means	(noun) (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) erosion, eroding, wearing away, wearing, eating away
means	(noun) (KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive niter, potassium nitrate, saltpetre, saltpeter, nitre
means	(noun) the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers ablation
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means	(noun) the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body digestion
means	(noun) the general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns" sale
means	(verb) become weaker; "The sound faded out" fade away, dissolve, fade out
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means	(verb) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers" dispel, drive away, chase away, drive out, drive off, run off, turn back