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/əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ · a.bra.sion
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- The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. The constant friction between the two rocks caused a significant abrasion on the surface.
- The substance thus rubbed off; debris. The abrasion from the sandpaper left a pile of fine dust on the workbench.
- The effect of mechanical erosion of rock, especially a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it. The abrasion on the riverbed was evident in the smooth, rounded stones that lined its banks.
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Did you know? The term 'abrasion' is often used in medical contexts to describe the removal of dead skin cells, which can help to prevent infections and promote healing.