Abrasion
[ə'breɪʒ(ə)n] or [ə'breʒən]
Definition
(noun.) erosion by friction.
(noun.) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.
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Definition
(n.) The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
(n.) The substance rubbed off.
(n.) A superficial excoriation, with loss of substance under the form of small shreds.
Typed by Jerry
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Friction, attrition, rubbing, disintegration, CONFRICATION, wearing away, wearing off, rubbing off.
Typist: Phil
Definition
n. the act of rubbing off.—adj. and n. Abrā′sive.
Typist: Vilma
Examples
- Other crushers have been invented, formed on the principle of abrasion. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- As an ointment it is especially applicable to the treatment of catarrh, malignant sores, abrasions, and other affections where a local remedy can be applied. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Typist: Rex