abrasion
nounfemininetécnico/ɐβɾɐˈzɐ̃w̃/medium
a·bra·são
Definition
The wearing away of a surface by friction. In geology: erosion caused by particles carried by wind, water, or ice. In medicine: a superficial wound on the skin.
The constant abrasion from the sand polished the stone.
He treated the minor abrasion on his arm with antiseptic.
Common collocations
wind abrasioncoastal abrasionskin abrasion
Etymology
Do latim 'abrasio, abrasionis' (ação de raspar).