abrasion
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(noun) erosion by friction |
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Synonyms: attrition, corrasion, detrition |
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Related Words: eating away, eroding, erosion, wearing, wearing away |
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(noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off |
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Synonyms: excoriation, scrape, scratch |
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Related Words: graze, lesion, rope burn, wound |
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(noun) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice |
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Synonyms: attrition, detrition, grinding |
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Related Words: friction, rubbing |
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