abrasion
/əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/
ƏBɹEꞮ · ʒn̩ (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction.
Etymology
First attested in 1656. From French abrasion (attested since 1611), from Medieval Latin abrasio (“a scraping”), from Latin abrādō (“scrape off”). See also abrade.
Example Sentences
- "The metal surface showed signs of abrasion after years of use."
- "The doctor cleaned the small skin abrasion on her knee."
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