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abrasion
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐβɾɐˈzɐ̃w̃/a·bra·são
Definition
1The 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.
Usage examples
“The constant abrasion from the sand polished the stone.”
“He treated the minor abrasion on his arm with antiseptic.”
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wind abrasioncoastal abrasionskin abrasion